Dempster, South Dakota
Dempster is an unincorporated community in Hamlin County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
History
Dempster was platted in 1884. It was named for William Dempster, who owned the town site. A post office has been in operation in Dempster since 1884.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dempster, South Dakota
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 63.
- ^ "Hamlin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
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