Talk:Roslyn, South Dakota

History
"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 Railroad 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.

--Jleewags 19:00, 14 November 2007 (UTC)