Mahto, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Mahto was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1963. [2] Mahto is a name derived from the Sioux language meaning "bear". [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mahto, South Dakota
  2. "Corson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016.

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