Vayland, South Dakota Explained

Vayland is an unincorporated community in Hand County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Vayland was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1972.^[1] The community derives its name from J. C. McViegh, an early settler.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hand County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
2. Book: Federal Writers' Project . South Dakota place-names, v.1-3 . Federal Writers' Project . University of South Dakota . 1940 . 65.