Lyonville, South Dakota Explained

Lyonville is an unincorporated community in Brule County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Lyonville was laid out in 1886. A post office called Lyonville was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1945.^[1] Charles Lyons, an early postmaster, most likely gave the community his name.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brule County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 49.