Bullock, South Dakota Explained

Bullock is a ghost town in Harding County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Bullock was laid out in 1911, and named in honor of Seth Bullock, a Western sheriff.[1] A post office called Bullock was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] It was founded on the homestead of Knute Boresen Grasby.[3]

References


Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 28.
  2. Web site: Harding County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 January 2015.
  3. News: The names are familiar -- to some, but many towns aren't there anymore. 27 Aug 1977. Rapid City (South Dakota) Journal. 1 October 2019. 3.

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