Red Elm is an unincorporated community in Ziebach County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
[1] Red Elm had its start in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point.
[2] The community was named for red elm trees near the original town site.
[2] A post office called Red Elm was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1960.
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