Deerfield, South Dakota Explained

Deerfield is an unincorporated community in Pennington County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Deerfield was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1954.^[1] The community was so named on account of the area being a favorite hunting ground of deer.^[2]

Climate

Blind Park is a SNOTEL weather station 7.8 miles (12.6 km) northwest of Deerfield, at an altitude of 6890 ft (2100 m).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pennington 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. 34.
3. Web site: Data of Meteorological Station Blind Park, South Dakota . geographic.org . December 18, 2023.