The city was formed at the junction of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroads in 1883, and was named by the railroad superintendent, C.H. Prior, after his home town of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Lake Prior, in the center of town, is named for Mr. Prior. Woonsocket is the seat of Sanborn County, South Dakota.
Recommended Resources
A profile of the city presented by its official web site features a history and an overview of what the city has to offer, including a business directory, churches and other organizations, its school, and other points of interest and recreational opportunities, as well as a schedule of events and contacts.
http://www.woonsocketsd.com/
The 1883 homestead near Woonsocket, South Dakota offers pheasant hunting packages, specializing in large groups and corporate hunts for parties up to thirty-six, as well as custom packages that may include lodging, meals, shells, guides, all or partial ground transportation, photographs or professional video taping, taxidermy, bird processing, dogs and kennels, most of which is outlined on its site.
http://www.feistners-hunting.com/
Prairie View is a nursing home providing short- and long-term, skilled nursing care at its facilities in Woonsocket, South Dakota. Its special care unit and nursing home services are described, and statements are offered as to its mission, vision and values.
http://www.prairieviewcare.com/
Organized in 1884, the history and an overview of the Roman Catholic Church in Woonsocket, South Dakota is presented. Also included are schedules and calendars of events, and highlights of associated organizations, educational programs, and contacts.
http://www.santel.net/~stwilfrid/
Features a family owned and operated guide service offering full-service hunting packages which include guide services, meals and lodging at its facilities near Woonsocket, South Dakota. Its packages are defined, along with its rates and contact data.
http://www.thepheasantsroost.com/
Woonsocket School District 55-4
WSD is a public school administrative district operating a K-12 educational program from one campus on North 2nd Avenue in Woonsocket, South Dakota. Its administrative, academic, athletic and extracurricular programs are outlined on its site, and contacts are presented for school officials and staff.
http://www.woonsocket.k12.sd.us/
