Powell, Edmunds County, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Powell was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1908.^[2] The community was named for William E. Powell, a railroad official.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Edmunds County, South Dakota
↑ "Edmunds County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
↑ The Cambrian. T.J. Griffiths. 1894. p. 104.

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

County seat: Ipswich

Cities	Bowdle Hosmer Ipswich Roscoe

Unincorporated communities	Beebe Loyalton Mina Powell

Townships	Adrian Belle Bowdle Bryant Clear Lake Cleveland Cloyd Cordlandt Cottonwood Lake Fountain Glen Glover Harmony Hillside Hosmer Hudson Huntley Ipswich Kent Liberty Madison Modena Montpelier North Bryant Odessa Pembrook Powell Richland Rosette Sangamon Union Vermont

Coordinates: 45°17′19″N 99°01′51″W / 45.28861°N 99.03083°W / 45.28861; -99.03083

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