While we don't have a date for the founding of Parmelee, you might consider that their post office opened in 1921.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Parmelee had a population of 562 people.<3> (see below for details).
Parmelee is 2,640 feet [805 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the elevation of Parmelee is ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Parmelee lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Parmelee (for example, toward Plenty Bears), you will soon leave Central Time and cross into the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Parmelee. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Parmelee.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Parmelee. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Parmelee.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Parmelee. See our Newspapers Page for Parmelee.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Parmelee ...
Looking for more information about Parmelee? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Parmelee, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Parmelee.
Adding Parmelee to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Parmelee in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Parmelee was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Parmelee post office opened in 1921.
We also found Parmelee on a map titled Rand McNally Map of South Dakota (1937).
If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Todd, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Parmelee. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Parmelee - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Parmelee). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Parmelee or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: