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Badnation is an unincorporated community in Mellette County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Badnation was originally called Runningville. A post office called Runningville was established in 1916, the name was changed to Badnation in 1938, and the post office closed in 1942. The community takes its present name from Bad Nation Township.

Municipalities and communities of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States
County seat: White River
City
  • White River
Town
CDPs
Unincorporated communities
Indian reservation
Ghost town
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 43°39′06″N 100°22′11″W / 43.65167°N 100.36972°W / 43.65167; -100.36972


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