Kampeska, South Dakota Explained

Kampeska is an unincorporated community in Codington County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Kampeska was platted in 1883.^[1] The community took its name from nearby Lake Kampeska. The Kampeska post office closed in 1928.^[2]

Notable people

• Arthur C. Mellette, (resided on Lake Kampeska), first Governor of South Dakota and last Governor of the Dakota Territory.
• Fred H. Hildebrandt, (resided on Lake Kampeska), U.S. Representative from South Dakota.

References

44.88°N -97.2686°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 . 88–89.
2. Web site: Codington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 March 2015.