Blue Bell, South Dakota

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Blue Bell is an unincorporated community in Custer County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Blue Bell was established in 1932, and remained in operation until 1941. [1] The community derives its name from the bluebell flowers native to the area. [2] Blue Bell is also the name of a public recreational lodge established here in 1925. [3]

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References

  1. "Custer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 27.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue Bell, South Dakota

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