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Enning
Enning is located in South Dakota
Enning
Enning
Location in South Dakota
Enning is located in the United States
Enning
Enning
Location in the United States
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Meade
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
57737
Area code(s) 605

Enning is a small, unincorporated community located in Meade County, South Dakota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Enning sits at an elevation of about 925 meters (3,035 feet) above sea level. It was named after Anna Enning, who donated land for a school there. Even though it's not tracked by the Census Bureau like bigger towns, Enning has its own ZIP code, which is 57737.

Enning's Early Days

The very first settlement in the area that became Enning was established in 1910. This was when people started to build homes and create a community there.

Where is Enning Located?

Enning is found in the western part of South Dakota. It's specifically within Meade County. The community is situated in a landscape that is about 925 meters (3,035 feet) above sea level. This elevation means it's quite high up compared to sea level.

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