Roslyn, South Dakota 57261 - U.S. Post Offices on Waymarking.com

Located in Day County, South Dakota, Roslyn is a small town with a population of 193, as of July 2009. This is a drop in population from the 2000 census of about 14%.

“Roslyn received its name from Old Roslyn, which was a post office and trading point established in 1882. H.H. Russell, the first postmaster, took the name Roslyn from his native city in Scotland,”although a Norwegian name would have been more appropriate as most of the European settlers in the area were from Norway.

“In 1914, the Soo Line Railroad (Fairmount and Veblen Railway) was being built in the area. In order to secure the line for the community, settlers adjoining the proposed line raised $60,000. The coming of the railroad led to the selection of a new town site. On August 17, 1914, the New Roslyn was plotted and Main Street was established.” Old Roslyn was eventually abandoned.

Roslyn is home to the International Vinegar Museum.

The area was settled by Norwegian, German, Polish, Swedish, and Irish immigrants and was incorporated on August 13, 1914.

Type of structure:: Stand Alone re-enter Zip Code here:: 57261 Current Status:: Still in Use

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