Thomas, South Dakota
Thomas is an unincorporated community in Hamlin County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]
History
A post office called Thomas was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1967.[2] The community has the name of D. C. Thomas, a railroad attorney.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thomas, South Dakota
- ↑ "Hamlin 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. 63.
Coordinates: 44°45′39″N 97°12′34″W / 44.76083°N 97.20944°W
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