Roslyn, South Dakota
| Roslyn, South Dakota | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota |
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| Coordinates: 45°29′47″N 97°29′27″W / 45.49639°N 97.49083°WCoordinates: 45°29′47″N 97°29′27″W / 45.49639°N 97.49083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 183 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 180 |
| • Density | 915.0/sq mi (353.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 57261 |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-56380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1257490 |
Roslyn is a town in Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 183 at the 2010 census.
Roslyn is located at 45°29′47″N 97°29′27″W / 45.49639°N 97.49083°W (45.496323, -97.490960).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
Roslyn has been assigned the ZIP code 57261 and the FIPS place code 56380.
Since 1999, Roslyn has been home to the International Vinegar Museum. Each year it hosts the International Vinegar Festival.
“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.” Another source states the name Roslyn is an amalgamation of Rosholt and Lynn, the names of two lakes near the town site.
“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.
As of the census of 2010, there were 183 people, 77 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 915.0 inhabitants per square mile (353.3/km2). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 525.0 per square mile (202.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 1.1% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races.
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