Stevens, South Dakota

Stevens is an extinct town in Union County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

Stevens was laid out in 1922 by W. W. Stevens, and named for him.[2] A post office called Stevens was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1952, when it was renamed "North Sioux City".[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stevens, South Dakota
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 61.
  3. "Union County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.


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