Beebe, South Dakota

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Beebe is an unincorporated community in Edmunds County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History[]

A post office called Beebe was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1950.[2] The community was named in honor of Marcus Beebe, a local banker.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beebe, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Edmunds County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 25.

Coordinates: 45°26′53″N 99°11′43″W / 45.44806°N 99.19528°W / 45.44806; -99.19528


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