Westover, South Dakota facts for kids

Westover is a small, unincorporated community located in Jones County, South Dakota. It's found in the state of South Dakota in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Exploring Westover's Past

Westover had its own post office for many years, from 1891 until 1957. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It was an important place for the community back then.

How Westover Got Its Name

The exact reason for Westover's name is a bit of a mystery. Researchers from the Federal Writers' Project looked into it. They found that the origin of the name is not clear.