Spain, South Dakota

History

A post office called Spain was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] According to the Federal Writers' Project, the origin of the name Spain is obscure.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spain, South Dakota
  2. "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1–3. University of South Dakota. p. 61.

45°42′11″N 97°47′09″W


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