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Spain, South Dakota

Coordinates: 45°42′11″N 97°47′09″W / 45.70306°N 97.78583°W / 45.70306; -97.78583
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Spain is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

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A post office called Spain was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] According to the Federal Writers' Project, the origin of the name Spain is obscure.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spain, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1–3. University of South Dakota. p. 61.


45°42′11″N 97°47′09″W / 45.70306°N 97.78583°W / 45.70306; -97.78583