LaRoche, South Dakota

LaRoche is a ghost town in Stanley County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

The community has the name of Joe La Roche, a cattleman.[1] A post office called La Roche was established in 1916, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] Besides the post office, LaRoche had a school located at 44°14′18″N 99°55′24″W / 44.2383175°N 99.9234535°W / 44.2383175; -99.9234535.[3]

References

  1. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 47.
  2. ^ "Stanley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: LaRoche School
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