Ferney, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ferney, South Dakota
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 Ferney, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Ferney, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 41.87/sq mi (16.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57439
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-21380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255039 |
Ferney is a small place in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town, but it's still recognized for counting people. In 2020, about 42 people lived in Ferney.
History of Ferney
Ferney has an interesting past. It was officially created in 1886. A person named W. H. Ferney helped to plan and map out the community. Some people believe the place was named after him.
However, there's another story about how Ferney got its name. This story says that the name came from a town in France called Ferney.
A post office was opened in Ferney in 1887. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years until it closed down in 1984.
Who Lives in Ferney?
The number of people living in Ferney has changed over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
- In 2020, the population of Ferney was 42 people.
This information helps us understand how many people call Ferney home.
See also
- In Spanish: Ferney (Dakota del Sur) para niños
