Holmquist, South Dakota

Holmquist is an unincorporated community in Day County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Holmquist was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1963.[2] The community has the name of Peter Holmquist, an early homesteader.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holmquist, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Day County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 43.


45°20′22″N 97°39′11″W / 45.33944°N 97.65306°W / 45.33944; -97.65306


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