Stoneville, South Dakota Explained

Stoneville is an unincorporated community in Meade County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Stoneville was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1965.^[1] Some say the community was so named on account of stone construction typical of the houses, while others believe the community has the name of L. N. Stone, a first settler.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Meade 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. 62.