Patricia, South Dakota Explained

Patricia is an unincorporated community in Bennett County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Patricia was laid out in 1927, and named in honor of Patricia Tutsch, the wife of a first settler.[1] A post office called Patricia was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1955.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 54.
  2. Web site: Bennett County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.