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Mellette County, South DakotaMellette County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameMellette is named for Arthur C. Mellette, the first governor of South Dakota and the last governor of Dakota Territory. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryMellette County was created in 1909 and organized in 1911. The county was named for Arthur C. Mellette, who was the last governor of Dakota Territory and the first governor of the state. The first election in Mellette County was held in May, 1911. County Commissioners and officials were elected and White River was named the county seat. GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,310 square miles (3,392 kmē), of which,
1,306 square miles (3,384 kmē) of it is land and 3 square miles (8 kmē) of it (0.25%) is water Neighboring Counties:
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