Mahto, South Dakota
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]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mahto, South Dakota
- ↑ "Corson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49.
Municipalities and communities of Corson County, South Dakota, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 45°45′31″N 100°40′34″W / 45.75861°N 100.67611°W
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