South Dakota Counties

Custer County is in the Black Hills region of western South Dakota. It’s home to Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial.

Davison County is right in the heart of southeast South Dakota. Mitchell is the county seat and is famous for its Corn Palace.

Day County is located in the middle of northeastern South Dakota, where the prairie stretches far. Corn, soybeans, and wheat fields.

Deuel County is in Eastern South Dakota, right on the Minnesota border. The county was named after Jacob Deuel, a politician.

Dewey County is located in north-central South Dakota. The Missouri River forms the eastern border of this county.

Douglas County sits in the southeastern part of South Dakota. Farmers here know their stuff. Corn and soybeans are common crops.

Edmunds County is in north-central South Dakota. Agriculture is the main industry here, just like most of the state.

Fall River County is in the southwestern corner of South Dakota. Hot Springs, the county seat, lives up to its name with warm mineral springs.

Faulk County sits right in the middle of South Dakota. It’s named after Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third governor of Dakota Territory.

Grant County is up in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, bordering Minnesota to the east. It’s mostly dairy country here.

Gregory County hugs the Missouri River in south-central South Dakota. It’s a sportsman’s paradise. Hunting, fishing, boating.

Wide-open spaces define the landscape of Haakon County in central South Dakota. It’s ranching country, pure and simple.

Hand County is right in the middle of South Dakota. It’s named after George Hand. Miller is the county seat in the center of the county.

Hamlin County sits in eastern South Dakota, near the Minnesota border. It’s definitely lake country. You’ll also find some great camping.

Hanson County is in southeastern South Dakota. It’s not big, but it’s got heart. Alexandria, the county seat, has a cool old opera house.