Stephan, South Dakota facts for kids
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Stephan, South Dakota
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 Stephan, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Stephan, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hyde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 246.38/sq mi (95.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57346
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| FIPS code | 46-61580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2813038 |
Stephan is a small, quiet community located in Hyde County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 68 people lived in Stephan. The community uses the ZIP code 57346.
What's in a Name?
People have different ideas about how Stephan got its name. Some believe it was named in honor of Saint Stephen, a very important figure in Christian history. Others think the community was named after Monsignor J. A. Stephan. He was a local missionary who worked in the area.
Crow Creek Tribal School
A very important part of Stephan is the Crow Creek Tribal School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It is connected with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The BIE helps support schools for Native American students across the country.
