Clark County, County in South Dakota, United States
Clark County spans 967 square miles of rolling hills and contains numerous lakes scattered throughout its east central portion, primarily dedicated to agricultural activities.
The county, established in 1873 and organized in 1881, received its name from Newton Clark, who served as a legislator in Dakota Territory.
The population reflects strong European heritage with 52 percent German and 29 percent Norwegian ancestry among the 3,837 residents recorded in 2020.
The county seat of Clark houses administrative offices, including emergency services, veteran support, and public health resources for resident assistance.
Local regulations from 1899 limited horse and bicycle speeds to eight miles per hour on Commercial Street in Clark city.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1873
Capital city: Clark
Shares border with: Day County, Codington County, Hamlin County, Kingsbury County, Beadle County, Spink County
GPS coordinates: 44.86000,-97.73000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:37
Redlin Art Center
52.9 km
Bramble Park Zoo
47.9 km
Ingalls House
54.6 km
Watertown Stadium
46.9 km
Mellette House
48.3 km
Codington County Heritage Museum
48.8 km
Evangelical United Brethren Church
49.1 km
Lars J. Fiksdal House
55 km
Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead
56.8 km
Bethel Church
41.8 km
Codington County Courthouse
48.8 km
Hamlin County Courthouse
47.4 km
Waddel Mansion
55.2 km
First National Bank
55.2 km
Spink County Courthouse
61.9 km
Corson Emminger Round Barn
49 km
Clark County Courthouse
2.2 km
Dr. Tarbell House
49.1 km
John and Kittie Williams House
55.6 km
William Havens House
54.5 km
Thomas H. Ruth House
54.8 km
Anton and Mary Agnes Karpen House
55.5 km
Kingsbury County Courthouse
54.8 km
John B. Hanten House
49.5 km
Watertown Commercial Historic District
48.8 km
A.C. Gilruth House
49.3 km
Old Redfield City Hall
62.2 km
Kingsbury County Country Club
55.1 kmReviews
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