Joe Creek is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Hughes County, in the
U.S. state
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of
South Dakota
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.
History
A post office called Joe Creek was established in 1919, and remained in operation until 1954. The community took its name from
Joe Creek. Joe Creek had a population of 5 in 1940.
See also
*
Joe Creek (South Dakota) Joe Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
The creek was named for Joe Arnold, an Indian who often sold firewood to the local riverboat traffic.
See also
*List of rivers of South Dakota
This is a list of rivers in the state of South ...
References
Unincorporated communities in Hughes County, South Dakota
Unincorporated communities in South Dakota
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