Melham, South Dakota facts for kids

Melham is a small, unincorporated community located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county.

History of Melham

The community of Melham once had its own post office. This post office was open for many years, from 1916 until 1943. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The name "Melham" comes from a person named John Melham. He was a businessperson who worked in the lumber industry, which means he dealt with wood and timber.