Red Scaffold, South Dakota facts for kids

Red Scaffold is a small place in Ziebach County, South Dakota. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Red Scaffold

Early Days and the Post Office

Red Scaffold had a post office for a short time. It opened in 1938. People used it to send and receive letters and packages. The post office closed five years later, in 1943.

Where the Name Comes From

The community got its name from a nearby natural feature. It was named after a place called Red Scaffold Creek. Creeks are small rivers.