Vetal, South Dakota Explained

Official Name:	Vetal, South Dakota
Pushpin Map:	South Dakota#USA
Pushpin Label:	Vetal
Pushpin Label Position:	right
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location within the state of South Dakota
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Name1:	South Dakota
Subdivision Name2:	Bennett
Population As Of:	2020

Vetal is an unincorporated community in Bennett County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

The community was named for Vetal Valandry, a pioneer settler.^[1] A post office was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1967.^[2]

Education

The Bennett County School District serves all of Bennett County.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 65.
2. Web site: Bennett County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.
3. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bennett County, SD. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-08-11.