Folsom, South Dakota facts for kids
Folsom is a small, unincorporated community located in Custer County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Discovering Folsom's Past
Folsom has a simple but interesting history. A special building called a post office was opened there in 1886. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years. It closed its doors in 1948.
The community of Folsom was given its name to honor a very important person. It was named after Frances Folsom Cleveland. She was the First Lady of the United States at the time. A First Lady is the wife of the President of the United States. Frances Folsom Cleveland was married to President Grover Cleveland.
