Moritz, South Dakota Explained

Moritz is an unincorporated community in Deuel County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Moritz was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.^[1] The community was named for Andrew Moritz, an early settler.^[2]

References

44.8339°N -96.5611°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deuel County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 March 2015.
2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 104.