Grindstone, South Dakota

History

A post office called Grindstone was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1946.[2] The community was named after nearby Grindstone Butte.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grindstone, South Dakota
  2. "Haakon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 40.

44°08′21″N 101°58′03″W


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