Mahto, South Dakota
Appearance
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 February 2, 2015.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016.
45°45′31″N 100°40′34″W / 45.75861°N 100.67611°W