Kampeska, South Dakota facts for kids

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Kampeska is an unincorporated community in Codington County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

Kampeska was platted in 1883. The community took its name from nearby Lake Kampeska. The Kampeska post office closed in 1928.

Notable people

Arthur C. Mellette, (resided on Lake Kampeska), first Governor of South Dakota and last Governor of the Dakota Territory.
Fred H. Hildebrandt, (resided on Lake Kampeska), U.S. Representative from South Dakota.

See also

In Spanish: Municipio de Kampeska para niños

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