Athboy, South Dakota facts for kids

Athboy is a small, unnamed place in Corson County, which is in the U.S. state of South Dakota. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

What is Athboy?

Athboy is a very small place in South Dakota. It does not have a mayor or a town council. Instead, it is part of the larger Corson County. Many small places like Athboy exist across the United States. They often have a few houses, maybe an old store, or just a sign.

History of Athboy

Athboy had a post office that opened in 1916. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office helped people in the area get their letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, until 1944. Postal officials, who work for the mail service, were the ones who gave Athboy its name.