Holmquist, South Dakota facts for kids

Holmquist is a small place in Day County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

A Look Back at Holmquist's History

The community of Holmquist has a history that goes back to the late 1800s. In 1898, a post office was opened there. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This post office was an important part of the community for many years, serving the local residents until it finally closed in 1963.

Holmquist was named after Peter Holmquist. He was one of the very first people to settle in that area. People like Peter, who moved to new lands to build homes and farms, were often called "homesteaders."