Glencross, South Dakota facts for kids
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Glencross, South Dakota
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 Glencross, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Dewey |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Named for | Two nearby glens |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57630
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-24460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255259 |
Glencross is a small place in South Dakota, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
The local Lakota people call it Lakota: Mázačhaŋku Otȟúŋwahe, which means "Railroad Village." Glencross is found in Dewey County. It is also located inside the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.
A Look at Glencross History
Glencross was started in 1919. A man named Conrad Mattern founded the community. He and his brother, Frederick Louis Mattern, opened the very first store there.
How Glencross Got Its Name
The name "Glencross" has an interesting story. It comes from the way the land looks around the community. Glencross is located where two valleys meet. A valley is often called a "glen." So, "Glencross" means where two glens "cross" or come together.
Notable People from Glencross
- Elmer Diedtrich was a person from Glencross who became a politician in South Dakota. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions and laws for the state or country.
