While we don't have a date for the founding of Ridgeview, you might consider that their post office opened in 1926.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Ridgeview had a population of 45 people.<2> (see below for details).
Ridgeview is 2,360 feet [719 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the altitude of Ridgeview is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Ridgeview lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Ridgeview (for example, toward Gettysburg), you will leave Mountain Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Area Code for Ridgeview: 605
Communities Also Named Ridgeview ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 15 communities that are also named Ridgeview - they are located in Indiana, Maryland (5), North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia (2).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ridgeview. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ridgeview.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ridgeview. 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 Ridgeview.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ridgeview. See our Newspapers Page for Ridgeview.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ridgeview ...
Looking for more information about Ridgeview? 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 Ridgeview, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ridgeview.
Adding Ridgeview to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Ridgeview post office opened in 1926.
If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Dewey, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ridgeview - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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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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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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: