Denby, South Dakota Explained

Denby is an unincorporated community in Oglala Lakota County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Denby was established in 1922, and remained in operation until 1985.[1] The community was named for Edwin Denby, 42nd United States Secretary of the Navy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shannon County . Jim Forte Postal History . 26 January 2015.
  2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 34.

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