Promise, South Dakota
Promise is an unincorporated community in Dewey County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]
History
A post office called Promise was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1951.[2] The community has the name of John Promise, a local minister.[3] "Promise" is an English translation of his Native American surname.[4]
Notable people
- Marcella LeBeau - Lakota nurse, military veteran, activist and politician[5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Promise, South Dakota
- "Dewey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 106.
- Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 57.
- Rust, Jody (October 16, 2019). "100 Years Young: Marcella LeBeau joined by family and friends near and far for celebration". West River Eagle. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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