Dempster, South Dakota Explained

Dempster is an unincorporated community in Hamlin County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Dempster was platted in 1884.[1] It was named for William Dempster, who owned the town site. A post office has been in operation in Dempster since 1884.[2]

References

44.6319°N -96.9517°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways . Chicago and North Western Railway Company . 1908 . 63.
  2. Web site: Hamlin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 March 2015.

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