Blue Bell, South Dakota Explained

Blue Bell is an unincorporated community in Custer County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Blue Bell was established in 1932, and remained in operation until 1941.^[1] The community derives its name from the bluebell flowers native to the area.^[2] Blue Bell is also the name of a public recreational lodge established here in 1925.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Custer County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 January 2015.
2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 27.