Rudolph, South Dakota Explained

Rudolph is an unincorporated community in Brown County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Rudolph was laid out in 1881.[1] It was named for H. Rudolph McCullough, a railroad official. A post office called Rudolph was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[2]

References

45.3481°N -98.5361°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways . Chicago and North Western Railway Company . 1908 . 120.
  2. Web site: Brown County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 March 2015.