Codington County

Codington County is an administrative area in South Dakota with rolling hills and multiple lakes that shape its landscape. The terrain supports several communities spread across this region of the northern Great Plains.

The county was established in 1877 and named after Reverend George S. S. Codington, who served as a legislator in the Dakota Territory. This naming honored a figure important to the region's early territorial period.

The region is primarily English-speaking, yet residents maintain traditions brought by various immigrant groups in their local communities. This cultural heritage appears in the festivals and events held throughout the year in the smaller towns.

Interstate 29, U.S. Highway 81, and U.S. Highway 212 form the main road network connecting communities throughout the county. These highways make it easy to navigate between different towns and areas.

Water bodies are remarkably abundant throughout the county, with lakes appearing in nearly every township across the landscape. Lake Pelican stands out as a particularly large reservoir that plays an important role in the area.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1877

Capital city: Watertown

Shares border with: Grant County, Deuel County, Hamlin County, Clark County, Day County

Website: http://codington.org

GPS coordinates: 44.98000,-97.18000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01