Academy, South Dakota facts for kids
Academy is a very small place, sometimes called an unincorporated community, in Charles Mix County, which is part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Academy is located at 43°27′23″N 99°04′47″W / 43.45639°N 99.07972°W.
History of Academy
How Academy Got Its Name
The small community of Academy got its start a long time ago. A post office was opened there in 1899. This meant people living nearby could send and receive mail. The name "Academy" came from a special school called the Ward Academy. This school used to be in the area.
What Remains Today
Today, Academy is a very quiet place. Most of what was once there is gone. In the 21st century, you would only find a small one-room elementary school building and two farms. These are the last remaining signs of the community that once was.
