De Grey, South Dakota

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.

De Grey is an unincorporated community in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called De Grey was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1955.[2] The community was named in honor of Charles DeGrey, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: De Grey, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Hughes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 34.
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Municipalities and communities of Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
County seat: Pierre
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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44°17′09″N 99°55′04″W / 44.28583°N 99.91778°W / 44.28583; -99.91778


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