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LaRoche is a ghost town in Stanley County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

The community has the name of Joe La Roche, a cattleman. A post office called La Roche was established in 1916, and remained in operation until 1942. Besides the post office, LaRoche had a school located at 44°14′18″N 99°55′24″W / 44.2383175°N 99.9234535°W / 44.2383175; -99.9234535.

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