Thomas is an unincorporated rural hamlet in Hamlin County in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The hamlet is part of a larger township, and the township hall is located in Thomas. There is also a small cemetery.
History
A post office at Thomas was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1967. The community has the name of D. C. Thomas, a railroad attorney.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thomas, South Dakota
- "Hamlin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 63.
| Municipalities and communities of Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States | ||
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| County seat: Hayti | ||
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44°45′39″N 97°12′34″W / 44.76083°N 97.20944°W / 44.76083; -97.20944
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