Stamford, South Dakota

Stamford is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1][2]

History

Stamford was laid out in 1906, and named after Stamford, Connecticut.[3] A post office called Stamford was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1966.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stamford, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Stamford". Places. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 61.
  4. ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

43°53′42″N 101°05′21″W / 43.89500°N 101.08917°W / 43.89500; -101.08917


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