Vayland, South Dakota

Vayland is an unincorporated community in Hand County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.^[1]

History

A post office called Vayland was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1972.^[2] The community derives its name from J. C. McViegh, an early settler.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vayland, South Dakota
^ "Hand 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. 65.

44°29′37″N 98°47′56″W / 44.49361°N 98.79889°W / 44.49361; -98.79889

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vayland, South Dakota

[2] "Hand County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.

[3] Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 65.

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