“Original Grindstone Post Office Site”

329
1961
Haakon

(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)

Marker Text

March 31, 1890

The First Post Office established in what is now Haakon County, South Dakota, was here. Solomon S. Shoun was first postmaster. It was discontinued March 31, 1946 when Patrick J. Fennell was postmaster.

Location

Haakon County, SD 73 10 miles north of Philip and 4 miles west, 1/4 miles north and 350 yards east (1988)

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