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Argonne is an extinct town located in Miner County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Argonne was originally called St. Marys, and under the latter name was laid out in 1886. A post office called Argonne was established in 1920, and remained in operation until 1954. The present name commemorates the Battle of Meuse-Argonne.

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