Canning, South Dakota Explained

Canning is an unincorporated community in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Canning was platted in 1884.[1] The community was named for George Canning, a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.[2] A post office was established as Canning in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 29.
  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. 51.
  3. Web site: Hughes County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 February 2015.

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