Provo, South Dakota

Provo is an unincorporated community in Fall River County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Provo was established in 1904.[2] The community's name is derived from Bill Provost, Sr., an early resident.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Provo, South Dakota
  2. "Fall River 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. 57.

Coordinates: 43°11′28″N 103°49′30″W / 43.19111°N 103.82500°W / 43.19111; -103.82500


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