Forest City, South Dakota Explained

Forest City is an unincorporated community in Potter County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Forest City was established in 1884 and remained in operation until 1943.[1] The community was so named for a nearby tract of forest.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Potter County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 January 2015.
  2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 38.

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