Opal, South Dakota facts for kids

Opal is a small place in Meade County, South Dakota. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

A Look Back: Opal's History

Opal was first planned and set up in the year 1907. This means people decided where streets and buildings would go, hoping it would grow into a bigger settlement.

A few years later, in 1909, a post office was opened in Opal. Having a post office was a big deal back then! It meant that people living in and around Opal could send and receive mail, which was super important for staying in touch with others and for businesses. It also showed that the community was growing and becoming more established.