Lucas, South Dakota Explained

Lucas is an unincorporated community in Gregory County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The community is located approximately eight miles west of Lake Francis Case between the north and south forks of Whetstone Creek.^[1] Gregory lies approximately 12 miles to the west-southwest and Burke lies about seven miles to the south-southwest.^[2]

History

A post office called Lucas was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1985.^[3] The community has the name of S. F. Lucas, a member of the town company.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Lucas, SD, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1971 (1983 rev.)
2. Gregory, SD and Burke, SD, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1964
3. Web site: Gregory County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
4. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 49.