Ottumwa, South Dakota Explained

Ottumwa is an unincorporated hamlet in Haakon County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Only three homes and a farm are located there; no businesses or services.

History

A post office at Ottumwa was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1983.[1] The community takes its name from Ottumwa, Iowa, the native home of a share of the early settlers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haakon 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. 54.

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