Thomas is an
unincorporated rural
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hamlet
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in
Hamlin County in the
U.S. state
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of
South Dakota
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. The hamlet is part of a larger township, and the township hall is located in Thomas. There is also a small cemetery.
History
A post office at Thomas was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1967. The community has the name of D. C. Thomas, a railroad attorney.
References
Unincorporated communities in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Unincorporated communities in South Dakota
1910 establishments in South Dakota
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