|
List Of Towns In South Dakota
List of towns in South Dakota, arranged in alphabetical order. This is a list of places incorporated in South Dakota as towns, regardless of size. Municipalities in South Dakota can also be incorporated as cities. South Dakota also has one incorporated village, Wentworth. Towns in South Dakota have small populations, ranging from 3 up to 766 as of the 2010 Census. Cities are usually larger, but many places incorporated as cities also fall within this size range. ''See: Howard South Dakota, List of townships in South Dakota.'' Towns Seven towns are county seat A county seat is an administrative center, seat of government, or capital city of a county or civil parish. The term is in use in Canada, China, Hungary, Romania, Taiwan, and the United States. The equivalent term shire town is used in the US st ...s, and are designated with the † symbol and a green background in the table below. References {{South Dakota, collapsed * Towns and villages South Dakota, List o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipal Corporation
A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. The term can also be used to describe municipally owned corporations. Municipal corporation as local self-government Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. Often, this event is marked by the award or declaration of a municipal charter. A city charter or town charter or municipal charter is a legal document establishing a municipality, such as a city or town. Canada In Canada, charters are granted by provincial authorities. India The Corporation of Chennai is the oldest Municipal Corporation in the world outside the United Kingdom. Ireland The title "corporation" was used in boroughs from soon after the Norman conquest until the Local Government Act 2001. Under the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deuel County, South Dakota
Deuel County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,295. Its county seat is Clear Lake. The county was created in 1862, and was organized in 1878. It is named for Jacob Deuel, a legislator in 1862. Geography Deuel County lies on the east boundary line of South Dakota. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary line of the state of Minnesota. Its terrain consists of rolling hills, sloped to the northeast. The area is largely devoted to agriculture. The county's highest elevation occurs on its upper west boundary line, at 1,936' (590m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.2%) is water. Major highways * Interstate 29 * U.S. Highway 212 * South Dakota Highway 15 * South Dakota Highway 22 * South Dakota Highway 28 * South Dakota Highway 101 Adjacent Counties * Grant County - north * Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota - northeast * Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota - east * Lincoln County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batesland, South Dakota
Batesland (Lakota: ''íŋyaŋ šála''; "Red Stone") is a town in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 100 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Batesland has been in operation since 1923. The town was named in honor of C. A. Bates, who had surveyed the site. Geography Batesland is located at (43.127654, -102.101734). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Batesland has been assigned the ZIP code 57716, and the FIPS place code 03860. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 29 households, and 21 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 33 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 2.8% White and 97.2% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population. There were 29 households, of which 62.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.1% were married co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bancroft, South Dakota
Bancroft is a town in northwest Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 19 at the 2010 census. History Bancroft had its start in the late 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. The town most likely was named after L. L. Bancroft, a local newspaper publisher. A post office was established at Bancroft in 1889. Geography Bancroft is located on the west bank of Redstone Creek and approximately seven miles north of U.S. Route 14.''Bancroft East, SD,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS 1971 According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 19 people, 10 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 13 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% White and 5.3% from two or more races. There were 10 households, of which 10.0% had children under the age of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Kingsbury County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,187. Its county seat is De Smet. The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1880. It was named for brothers George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, descendants of the colonial English Kingsbury family in Boston, Massachusetts. They were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and served as elected members of several Territorial Legislatures. Geography The terrain of Kingsbury County consists of low rolling hills. The central and east portions of the county hold numerous lakes and ponds. The land is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain generally slopes to the southwest, and the highest point is near the midpoint of the east boundary line, at 1,857' (566m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.2%) is water. Lakes * Cherry Lake * Mud Lake * Lake Albert * Lake Badger * Lake Henry * Lake Iroquois * Lake Preston * Lake T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badger, South Dakota
Badger is a small town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 107 at the 2010 census. History Badger was laid out in 1906, taking its name from Lake Badger. A post office has been in operation at Badger since 1908. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 107 people, 48 households, and 27 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 57 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. There were 48 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 34,375, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Brookings. The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1871. Brookings County comprises the Brookings, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The county was founded July 3, 1871, and was named for Wilmot Wood Brookings (1830-1905), a politician and pioneer of southeastern South Dakota. Medary was the first county seat, from 1871 to 1879, when it was moved to the city of Brookings. Geography Brookings County is on the east side of South Dakota. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary line of the state of Minnesota. The Big Sioux River flows south-southeastward through the east central part of the county; its point of entry into Moody County marks Brookings County's lowest elevation: 1,568' (478m) ASL. The county terrain consists of sloped flatlands, marked b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora, South Dakota
Aurora is a town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,047 at the 2020 census. History Aurora was platted in 1880. It was named after Aurora, Illinois, by a settler from that place. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 census, there were 1,047 people, 474 households. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 532 people, 233 households, and 144 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 256 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 2.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 233 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astoria, South Dakota
Astoria is a town in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 132 at the 2020 census. History Astoria was platted in 1900. The town was named after Astoria, Oregon. A post office has been in operation at Astoria since 1900. Geography Astoria is located at (44.557702, -96.546326). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Astoria has been assigned the ZIP code 57213, and the FIPS place code 02580. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 61 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 74 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. There were 61 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanborn County, South Dakota
Sanborn County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,330. Its county seat and largest city is Woonsocket. The county was created by the Dakota Territorial legislature on May 1, 1883, with land partitioned from Miner County. It was fully organized by July 18, 1883. Geography The terrain of Sanborn County consists of rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture. The James River flows southward through the east-central part of the county, and the SW part of the country is drained by Dry Run Creek. The terrain slopes to the south and to the southeast; its highest point is in its SW corner, at 1,358' (414m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.2%) is water. Major highways * South Dakota Highway 34 * South Dakota Highway 37 * South Dakota Highway 224 Adjacent counties * Beadle County - north * Kingsbury County - northeast * Miner County - east * Hanson County - southeast * Davison County - south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artesian, South Dakota
Artesian is a town in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census. History When the first settlement at Artesian was made in 1883, it was called "Diana". A post office called Diana was established in 1883, the name was changed to Denton, and then to Artesian City in 1887, and again to Artesian in 1889. The present name is for the artesian aquifer and artesian wells near the original town site. Geography Artesian is located at (44.007512, -97.923379). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Artesian has been assigned the ZIP code 57314, and the FIPS place code 02380. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 138 people, 73 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 96 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 89.9% White, 0.7% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 5.8% from two or more race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campbell County, South Dakota
Campbell County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,377, making it the fourth-least populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Mound City. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1884. It was named for Norman B. Campbell, a Dakota Territory legislator in 1873 and son of General Charles T. Campbell. History Campbell County was formed in 1873 and organized in 1884. La Grace served as the first county seat; in 1888 the seat was transferred to Mound City. By 1911 the communities of Artas, Herreid and Pollock had the largest populations because they were located on a branch of the Soo Line.1911 Maps of Campbell County, South Dakota George A Ogle and Co. 1911. Accessed via Historic Map Works on 16 Oct 2022. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
