Hisega, South Dakota Explained

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

History

A post office called Hisega was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1945.[1] The post office may have operated during the summer season only. Hisega is an acronym formed from the names of these local women: Helen, Ida, Sadie, Ethel, Grace, and Ada.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pennington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 January 2015.
  2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 43.

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