McPherson County Map, South Dakota
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McPherson County, South Dakota
McPherson County occupies the north-central part of South Dakota. It’s a land of rolling prairies and scattered lakes. Eureka, the county seat, was once known as the “wheat capital of the world”.
The county is named after Civil War general James B. McPherson. Hunting is wildly popular especially for pheasants and deer.
Check out Leola Lake for fishing. Eureka, Long Lake, and Wetonka are other major communities. McPherson County is the kind of place where a neighbor’s always ready to pull you out of a snowbank.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | McPherson County |
| County Seat | Leola |
| Population | Approximately 2,400 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Leola, Eureka, Long Lake, Wetonka, Hillsview |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 12, State Highway 47 |
| FIPS Code | 46-089 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,137 square miles (1,137 sq mi land, <1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | McIntosh County, North Dakota (North), Dickey County, North Dakota (Northeast), Brown County (East), Edmunds County (South), Walworth County (Southwest), Campbell County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 45°46’N, 99°15’W |
| Etymology | Named after James B. McPherson, a Civil War Union General |
| Major Landmarks | Eureka Pioneer Museum, Spring Creek Lake, McPherson County Courthouse |
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