Vetal, South Dakota

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

History

The community was named for Vetal Valandry, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1967.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vetal, South Dakota
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 65.
  3. "Bennett County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.



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