Hisega, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Hisega was established in 1913, and remained in operation until 1945.[2] The post office may have operated during the summer season only.[3] Hisega is an acronym formed from the names of these local women: Helen, Ida, Sadie, Ethel, Grace, and Ada.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hisega, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Pennington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hisega Post Office (historical)
  4. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 43.


44°03′12″N 103°24′07″W / 44.05333°N 103.40194°W / 44.05333; -103.40194


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