Grover, South Dakota facts for kids

Grover is a small place in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

History of Grover

Grover began in the year 1888. This was an exciting time because the Great Northern Railway built its tracks through the area. When a railway came to a new place, it often helped a community grow. It made it easier for people to travel and for goods to be moved.

In the same year, 1888, a post office was opened in Grover. A post office was very important for people living there. It allowed them to send and receive letters and packages. This helped connect the community with the rest of the country. The post office in Grover stayed open for many years, finally closing its doors in 1958.