Loyalton, South Dakota

Loyalton is an unincorporated community in Edmunds County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Loyalton was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] A large share of the first settlers being Union Army war veterans most likely caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

Coordinates: 45°17′11″N 99°16′46″W / 45.28639°N 99.27944°W / 45.28639; -99.27944

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