Lucas, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Lucas was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1985.[2] The community has the name of S. F. Lucas, a member of the town company.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lucas, South Dakota
  2. "Gregory County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49.

Coordinates: 43°17′23″N 99°12′59″W / 43.28972°N 99.21639°W / 43.28972; -99.21639


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