Gayville, Lawrence County, South Dakota facts for kids
Gayville is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The Story of Gayville: A Mining Town
Gayville started as a busy mining community. It was founded in the 1870s. Two brothers, Alfred and William Gay, created the settlement. They named the community after themselves. People came here hoping to find valuable minerals.
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