Stevens, South Dakota

Coordinates: 42°31′44″N 96°29′48″W / 42.52889°N 96.49667°W / 42.52889; -96.49667
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Stevens is an extinct town in Union County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History[edit]

Stevens was laid out in 1922 by W. W. Stevens, and named for him.[2] A post office called Stevens was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1952, when it was renamed "North Sioux City".[3]

References[edit]

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

42°31′44″N 96°29′48″W / 42.52889°N 96.49667°W / 42.52889; -96.49667