Spain, South Dakota Explained

Spain is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Spain was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.[1] According to the Federal Writers' Project, the origin of the name Spain is obscure.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marshall 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. 61.

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