Imlay, South Dakota facts for kids

Highway in Imlay

Imlay is a small, quiet place in Pennington County, South Dakota. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the county.

The Story of Imlay

Early Days and the Post Office

Imlay had its own post office for many years, from 1908 until 1951. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It's often a central spot for a community.

How Imlay Got Its Name

The community of Imlay was named after a local person named Imlay Tabbets. He was a cattleman, which means he raised cattle for a living. Naming a place after an important local figure was a common practice in the early days of settlement.