Aurora County, named for Aurora the Roman goddess of the dawn, was created by the Dakota Territorial Legislature on February 22,1879, and organized in 1881 when three county commissioners were appointed.
Aurora County was created by the Dakota Territorial Legislature on February 22,1879. Aurora County was named for Aurora the Roman goddess of the dawn. Aurora County was organized in 1881. Aurora County was named for Aurora the Roman goddess of the dawn. Three county commissioners were appointed.