Mahto, South Dakota
Mahto is an unincorporated community in Corson County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]
History
A post office called Mahto was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1963.[2] Mahto is a name derived from the Sioux language meaning "bear".[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mahto, South Dakota
- "Corson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49. Archived from the original on 2016-10-27.
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