Heppner is an extinct town in
Fall River County, in the
U.S. state
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of
South Dakota
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. The
GNIS
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classifies it as a populated place.
History
Heppner was laid out in 1914, and named in honor of Charles Heppner, who was instrumental in securing the post office for the town. A post office was established at Heppner in 1914, and remained in operation until 1952.
References
Ghost towns in South Dakota
Geography of Fall River County, South Dakota
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