Heppner, South Dakota

Heppner is an extinct town in Fall River County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.^[1]

History

Heppner was laid out in 1914, and named in honor of Charles Heppner, who was instrumental in securing the post office for the town.^[2] A post office was established at Heppner in 1914, and remained in operation until 1952.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heppner, South Dakota
^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 41.
^ "Fall River County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.

43°14′49″N 103°33′00″W / 43.24694°N 103.55000°W / 43.24694; -103.55000

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heppner, South Dakota

[2] Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 41.

[3] "Fall River County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.

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Heppner, South Dakota

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