Dixon, South Dakota Explained

Dixon is an unincorporated community in Gregory County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Dixon was laid out in 1905, and named after Dixon, Illinois, the native home of a first settler.[1] A post office was established at Dixon in 1905, and remained in operation until 1973.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 34.
  2. Web site: Gregory County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 January 2015.

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