White Butte, South Dakota facts for kids

White Butte is a small, unincorporated community located in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a town or city. This community is situated just north of the Grand River National Grassland, a large area of open land managed for conservation.

History of White Butte

The community of White Butte had a post office that opened its doors in 1909. This post office served the local residents, allowing them to send and receive mail. It remained an active part of the community for over 50 years, finally closing in 1960. The name "White Butte" for the community comes from a nearby natural landform, which is also called White Butte.