Gustave, South Dakota facts for kids

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Gustave is a fascinating ghost town located in Harding County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, leaving behind empty buildings and a quiet history.

Gustave: A South Dakota Ghost Town

Gustave is officially recognized as a "populated place" by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This means it's a named location, even if few or no people live there anymore.

How Gustave Became a Ghost Town

The story of Gustave began in 1899 when a post office was opened there. For many years, this post office was an important part of the community. It served the local settlers and farmers.

The town was named after Gustave Sorenson, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. The post office continued to operate for over 50 years. However, in 1954, the post office finally closed its doors. As people moved away, Gustave slowly became the quiet ghost town it is today.

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