Norbeck, South Dakota Explained

Norbeck is an unincorporated community in Faulk County, South Dakota, United States.

History

A post office called Norbeck was established in 1920, and remained in operation until 1971.[1] The community has the name of Peter Norbeck, ninth Governor of South Dakota.[2] The town was served by a branch of the Milwaukee Road which ran between Roscoe and Orient. During the Great Depression, the area suffered a drought and the town lost many residents.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Faulk 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. 52.