Bend, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Bend was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1941.[2] Bend was named for its location where the Elk Creek meanders.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bend, South Dakota
  2. "Meade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 26.



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