Moritz, South Dakota

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.

Moritz is an unincorporated community in Deuel County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Moritz was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.[2] The community was named for Andrew Moritz, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moritz, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Deuel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 104.
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Municipalities and communities of Deuel County, South Dakota, United States
County seat: Clear Lake
Cities
Towns
  • Altamont
  • Astoria
  • Brandt
  • Goodwin
  • Toronto
Unincorporated
communities
  • Bemis
  • Moritz
  • Tunerville
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44°50′02″N 96°33′40″W / 44.83389°N 96.56111°W / 44.83389; -96.56111


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