Thomas, South Dakota facts for kids

Thomas is a very small place, often called a 'hamlet,' located in Hamlin County, in the state of South Dakota in the United States. It's an 'unincorporated community,' which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger county or township. Even though it's small, Thomas is part of a bigger area called a 'township.' The building where the township leaders meet, called the township hall, is right there in Thomas. There's also a small cemetery nearby.

A Look at Thomas's Past

Thomas has a simple but interesting history. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Thomas in 1910. It served the community for many years before closing in 1967.

Who Was D. C. Thomas?

The community of Thomas was named after a person named D. C. Thomas. He was a railroad attorney, which means he was a lawyer who worked for a railroad company. Railroads were very important for connecting communities and moving goods across the country, especially in the early 1900s.