Cedar Butte, South Dakota Explained

Cedar Butte is an unincorporated community in Mellette County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Cedar Butte was laid out in 1910, taking its name from a local summit noted for its cedar trees.[1] A post office called Cedarbutte was established in 1915.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 30.
  2. Web site: Mellette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 27 January 2015.

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