Powell, Edmunds County, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Powell was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community was named for William E. Powell, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Edmunds County, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Edmunds County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ The Cambrian. T.J. Griffiths. 1894. p. 104.

45°17′19″N 99°01′51″W / 45.28861°N 99.03083°W / 45.28861; -99.03083


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