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Canning is an unincorporated community in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Canning was platted in 1884. The community was named for George Canning, a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A post office was established as Canning in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972.

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