Moritz, South Dakota

Moritz is an unincorporated community in Deuel County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.^[1]

History

A post office called Moritz was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.^[2] The community was named for Andrew Moritz, an early settler.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moritz, South Dakota
↑ "Deuel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 104.

Municipalities and communities of Deuel County, South Dakota, United States

County seat: Clear Lake

Cities	Clear Lake Gary

Towns	Altamont Astoria Brandt Goodwin Toronto

Unincorporated communities	Bemis Moritz

Coordinates: 44°50′02″N 96°33′40″W / 44.83389°N 96.56111°W / 44.83389; -96.56111

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