Brookings County, Administrative county in eastern South Dakota, United States.
Brookings County is an administrative county in eastern South Dakota with roughly 805 square miles of flat farmland marked by many lakes and ponds. The land spreads along the Minnesota border and features the Big Sioux River running through it.
The county was established in 1871 and named after pioneer Wilmot Wood Brookings. The county seat moved from Medary to Brookings city in 1879.
South Dakota State University in Brookings shapes how the county develops and how people spend their time in the area. Students and researchers from the university create a younger atmosphere in the main town and surrounding communities.
Interstate 29 and U.S. Highways 14 and 81 provide main routes through the county and connect different communities. These main roads make navigation easy for visitors traveling through the area.
The Outdoor Adventure Center offers recreational activities for visitors and locals interested in outdoor pursuits. The facility attracts people looking for ways to spend time in nature.
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