Hanna is a small

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in Lawrence County,

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, United States. It is located along the Hanna Road in the

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of South Dakota. The small settlement or village is south of the Hanna Campground and west-southwest of the Lead Country Club. The community is located about twelve miles southwest of

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History

Hanna was founded in 1904. It was named in honor of a United States Senator, Marc Hanna of

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, who died shortly before the community was founded. At one time, a branch of the

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ran through the town. The community now contains a pumping station for the Homestake Mine.

Geography

Hanna is located at (44.261667, -103.844722).

Climate

North Rapid Creek is a

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weather station roughly 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Hanna, located near Buskala Historic Ranch.

References

External links

Hanna, South Dakota profile

Hanna Campground
{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Lawrence County, South Dakota Populated places established in 1904 Unincorporated communities in South Dakota