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Holabird, South Dakota
Holabird, South Dakota is located in South Dakota
Holabird, South Dakota
Holabird, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Holabird, South Dakota is located in the United States
Holabird, South Dakota
Holabird, South Dakota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Hyde
Elevation
1,791 ft (546 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
57540
GNIS feature ID 1265655

Holabird is a small, unincorporated community located in Hyde County, South Dakota, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is usually managed by the county it is in.

The Story of Holabird

Holabird got its name from the maiden name of a railroad official's wife. Her father was William S. Holabird, who served as a lieutenant governor in Connecticut. A lieutenant governor is a state official, similar to a vice president for a state.

How Holabird Began

The community started to grow when the railroad tracks were built through this area. The arrival of the railroad often brought new people and businesses to a place. This helped Holabird become a small settlement.

Mail Services in Holabird

A post office was first opened in Holabird in 1884. This allowed residents to send and receive mail directly in their community. However, the Holabird post office is no longer open today. Mail services for Holabird are now handled by the post office in a nearby town, Highmore.

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