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History · Loomis

Loomis dates to 1902, and 54% of its homes were built before 1940

Below: maps from 1899 on.

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How Loomis began

When was Loomis founded?

1902

Loomis dates its founding to 1902 (Wikipedia’s history). Its post office opened in 1903.

2020 census: 33124 years
Founding year: Wikipedia. First post office: 1903.

What stands out about Loomis’ past

Read from the archive, the National Register and the record. The page puts what stands out first.

A history waiting to be writtenNo old photos of Loomis are in the public archives yet. The rest are in attics and albums.On the map since 18993 editions of the USGS map, 1899 to 1986. Watch Loomis change.
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On the map

Loomis on the map, 1899 to 1986

Every edition of the U.S. Geological Survey’s map of Loomis. Tap a year, or press play to watch the town change.

Loomis on the 1899 USGS mapLoomis on the 1957 USGS mapLoomis on the 1986 USGS map1899Mitchell sheet · 1:125,000

U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (public domain), via Esri’s collection of the scans. The red ring marks the center of Loomis.

The story so far

Loomis, in brief

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Loomis yet. The photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Loomis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 33 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. Loomis was laid out in 1902.

Loomis was established in 1902. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 34 to 33 (-3%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

By decade

Loomis, decade by decade

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Questions about Loomis’ history

What year was Loomis founded?

In 1902, according to Wikipedia’s history of the town. Loomis’ post office opened in 1903.

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Where this page comes from

Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →

From Wikimedia Commons (1) and U.S. Geological Survey historical maps. Archive images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.