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Promise is an unincorporated community in Dewey County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Promise was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1951. The community has the name of John Promise, a local minister. "Preacher" is an English translation of his Native American surname.


Notable people

  • Marcella LeBeau - Lakota nurse, military veteran, activist and politician
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