Milesville, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Milesville, South Dakota
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 Milesville, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Milesville, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Haakon |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57553
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| GNIS feature ID | 1256463 |
Milesville is a small, quiet community located in Haakon County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
About Milesville
Milesville is a very small place. It has a few important buildings that serve the people living nearby. You can find a church there, which is a place for worship. There is also a post office where people can send and receive mail. This post office uses the Zip code 57553.
What You'll Find in Milesville
Besides the church and post office, Milesville also has a veterinary clinic. This clinic helps take care of animals in the area. There is also a volunteer fire department. These brave volunteers help keep the community safe from fires.
A Bit of History
Milesville was founded a long time ago, in 1905. It was named after a person called Mr. Miles, who helped start the community.
