Patricia, South Dakota

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

History

Patricia was laid out in 1927, and named in honor of Patricia Tuch, the wife of a first settler.[2] A post office called Patricia was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patricia, South Dakota
  2. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 54.
  3. ↑ "Bennett County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

Coordinates: 43°17′14″N 101°30′44″W / 43.28722°N 101.51222°W / 43.28722; -101.51222

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