Stoneville, South Dakota
Stoneville is an unincorporated community in Meade County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]
History
A post office called Stoneville was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1965.[2] Some say the community was so named on account of stone construction typical of the houses, while others believe the community has the name of L. N. Stone, a first settler.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stoneville, South Dakota
- "Meade 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. 62.
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