Ladner, South Dakota

Ladner is an unincorporated community in Harding County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

Ladner was laid out in 1911. While the community is most likely named after a pioneer family, it has also been said to have been named after a beer brand used by some of the early residents.[2] A post office called Ladner was established in 1910 and remained in operation until 1965.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ladner, South Dakota
  2. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 45.
  3. ↑ "Harding County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

45°49′38″N 103°43′41″W / 45.82722°N 103.72806°W / 45.82722; -103.72806

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