Powell, Haakon County, South Dakota Explained

Powell is an extinct town in Haakon County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

History

A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1957.^[1] The town has the name of Dan Powell, a cattleman.^[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. 57.