Provo, South Dakota Explained

Provo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fall River County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The population was 10 at the 2020 census.[1]

History

A post office called Provo was established in 1904.[2] The community's name is derived from Bill Provost Sr., an early resident.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census Bureau: Provo CDP, South Dakota . www.census.gov . United States Census Bureau . 25 March 2022 . en.
  2. Web site: Fall River County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
  3. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 57.

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