Red Elm, South Dakota facts for kids

Red Elm is a small place in South Dakota, a state in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. It's located in Ziebach County.

The Story of Red Elm

Red Elm began to grow in 1910. This was when a railroad line was built and reached this area. Railroads were very important back then. They helped people travel and moved goods across the country. New towns often grew up along these railway lines.

How Red Elm Got Its Name

The community of Red Elm was named after the red elm trees. These trees were common in the area where the first buildings were put up.

The Post Office

In 1911, a post office was opened in Red Elm. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It's often a central part of a community. The Red Elm post office served the area for many years. It stayed open until 1960. After that, people in Red Elm likely got their mail from a nearby town.