Weta, South Dakota

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

History[]

Weta got its start in 1907 when the Milwaukee Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Weta was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1939.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weta, South Dakota
  2. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 68.
  3. ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.

Coordinates: 43°46′28″N 101°43′01″W / 43.77444°N 101.71694°W / 43.77444; -101.71694


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