Powell, Haakon County, South Dakota

Powell is an extinct town in Haakon County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The town has the name of Dan Powell, a cattleman.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Haakon County, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Haakon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 57.

44°02′39″N 101°29′27″W / 44.04417°N 101.49083°W / 44.04417; -101.49083


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