Lesterville passengers. In time, this stop became a post office and it was named Lesterville. Later, the post office was moved in 1884 to a community known then as Moscow. It was later changed to Lesterville and the name Moscow for the community faded from existence. The railroad played an important part in the history of Lesterville. When the first train came through in the middle of Lesterville Lesterville is a town in Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. Area: .20 sq. mi. Elevation: 1,388’ Founded: 1883 Population: 128 (2016) Zip code: 57040 Area code: 605 The town has the name of Lester Dix, the grandson of an early postmaster. On March 1, 1876 the first person settled on what is now known as the Ripple farm. This was on the stage line so the place became a stop for changing horses and feeding FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican Food Large Menu • Lunch & Dinner Specials Best Fajitas In Town Cocktails • Beer • Wine • Daily Food & Drink Specials View Our Full Menu At www.eltapatio-sd.com Open Daily 11am-10pm • Call For Orders To Go 605-260-1701 2502 Fox Run Parkway, Yankton • Just North of Wendy’s YANKTON COUNTY GUIDE 2019v15