Weta, South Dakota

Weta is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

Weta had its start in 1907 when the Milwaukee Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Weta was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1939.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weta, South Dakota
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 68.
  3. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.



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