Stamford, South Dakota facts for kids

Stamford is a small place located in Jackson County, South Dakota, which is part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in.

A Look Back: Stamford's History

Stamford was first planned out in the year 1906. It was given its name after a city called Stamford, Connecticut, which is located far away on the East Coast of the United States.

A post office, which is a place where you can send and receive mail, was opened in Stamford in 1907. This post office served the community for many years, helping people send letters and packages. It stayed open and active until 1966, when it finally closed down.