Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Avon came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Avon in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Avon. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Avon is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Avon:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, no Railroad mentioned

Rand McNally Map of South Dakota (1937)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Dakotas & Minnesota
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2005
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Road Map for South Dakota (1949)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Avon in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Avon for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Avon. See our Misc Page for Avon for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Avon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/