Moritz, South Dakota facts for kids
Moritz is a small place in Deuel County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
A Look Back: The History of Moritz
Moritz got its name from an early settler named Andrew Moritz. Imagine a time before emails and cell phones! People relied on post offices to send and receive letters. A post office was opened in Moritz in 1899. This was an important place for the people living there, helping them connect with others. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1923.
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