Provo, South Dakota facts for kids

Provo is a very small community located in Fall River County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's not a big city or town, but a quiet place where people live.

In 2020, only 10 people lived in Provo, making it a very tiny community! It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the government counts the people living there for official records, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city would.

A Look at Provo's History

Provo has a simple but interesting history.

How Provo Got Its Name

The community of Provo was named after an early resident. A man named Bill Provost Sr. lived there a long time ago. The name "Provo" comes from his last name, "Provost."

When Provo Started

The first official step for the community was when a post office was opened there in 1904. This meant people in Provo could send and receive mail, connecting them to other places.