Hilland is an extinct town in Haakon County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

Hilland was laid out in 1908, and named for Hilland Campbell, the son of a first settler.[2] A post office called Hilland was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1958.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hilland, South Dakota
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 41.
  3. "Haakon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 26, 2015.

44°16′58″N 101°51′24″W / 44.28278°N 101.85667°W / 44.28278; -101.85667


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