Promise, South Dakota Explained

Promise is an unincorporated community in Dewey County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Promise was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1951.^[1] The community has the name of John Promise, a local minister.^[2] "Promise" is an English translation of his Native American surname.^[3]

Notable people

• Marcella LeBeau - Lakota nurse, military veteran, activist and politician^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dewey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 106.
3. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 57.
4. News: Rust . Jody . 100 Years Young: Marcella LeBeau joined by family and friends near and far for celebration . 28 December 2020 . West River Eagle . 16 October 2019.