Le Beau (historical), South Dakota, United States
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About
Le Beau (historical) is a locale located in Walworth county South Dakota in the United States of America. It is at 45.3055444 latitude and -100.3004104 longitude. Le Beau (historical) is at an elevation of 490 ft (1608 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Moreau SE".
Description
Formerly located along the Missouri River at the mouth of swan Creek, several miles westof the community of Alaska.
History
Named for Antoin LeBeau, an Indian man who first settled the site in 1875. It is believed that the town name is a corruption of the French word le boeuf or "the buffalo". After this community was abandoned many of the buildings were moved to nearby Glenham. (SD-T17/p66,125)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Locale |
| Latitude: | 45.3055444 |
| Longitude: | -100.3004104 |
| Elevation: | 490 ft / 1608 m |
| County: | Walworth |
| USGS Map Name: | Moreau SE |
