You’ll find Hooker’s remains at 43°12′00″N 97°01′29″W in Turner County, South Dakota. Founded in 1894 along the Chicago & North Western Railway, this frontier settlement thrived as an agricultural hub with bustling stockyards and essential services. A devastating 1903 tornado destroyed most businesses, including the railroad depot, marking the town’s decline. The post office closed in 1954, and today only a commemorative steel sign and scattered artifacts in local museums tell Hooker’s frontier story.
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10.1 Were There Any Notable Crimes or Criminal Activities in Hooker’s History?…