Burkmere, South Dakota

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

History

Burkmere was laid out in 1886[2] or 1887.[3] The community was named for John M. Burke, a railroad official.[2] A post office operated under the name Burkmere from 1889 until 1951.[4]

References

Coordinates: 45°02′55″N 99°18′42″W / 45.04861°N 99.31167°W / 45.04861; -99.31167


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