De Grey, South Dakota

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De Grey is an unincorporated community in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. [1]

History

A post office called De Grey was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1955. [2] The community was named in honor of Charles DeGrey, a pioneer settler. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: De Grey, South Dakota
  2. ↑ "Hughes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 34.

44°17′09″N99°55′04″W / 44.28583°N 99.91778°W / 44.28583; -99.91778


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