Appleby, South Dakota Explained

Appleby is an unincorporated community in Codington County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Appleby was established in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1897.[1] The community was named for John Appleby, the inventor of a popular grain binder.[2]

References

44.8169°N -97.0506°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Codington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 February 2015.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 38.

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