Promise, South Dakota facts for kids

Promise is a small place in Dewey County, South Dakota. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government, like a city or town.

The Story of Promise

The community of Promise got its name from a special person. His name was John Promise. He was a local minister, which is like a religious leader. His last name, Promise, was an English way of saying his Native American family name.

A post office opened in Promise in 1911. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1951.

Famous People from Promise

One important person from Promise is Marcella LeBeau. She was a proud member of the Lakota people. Marcella had a long and amazing life. She was a nurse, helping people who were sick or hurt. She also served in the military, which means she helped protect her country. Later in life, she became an activist and a politician. This means she worked hard to make positive changes for her community and for Native American rights.