Provo, South Dakota

Provo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fall River County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1] The population was 10 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

A post office called Provo was established in 1904.[3] The community's name is derived from Bill Provost Sr., an early resident.[4]

Education

The school district is Edgemont School District 23-1.[5]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Provo, South Dakota
2. "U.S. Census Bureau: Provo CDP, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
3. "Fall River County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
4. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 57.
5. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fall River County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2024. - Text list

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