Ottumwa, South Dakota

Ottumwa is an unincorporated hamlet in Haakon County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Only three homes and a farm are located there; no businesses or services.[1]

History

A post office at Ottumwa was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1983.[2] The community takes its name from Ottumwa, Iowa, the native home of a share of the early settlers.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ottumwa, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Haakon 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. 54.


44°14′01″N 101°20′50″W / 44.23361°N 101.34722°W / 44.23361; -101.34722


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