Campbell County

Campbell County is an administrative division in South Dakota that stretches along the Missouri River, blending farmland with open prairie. The landscape features rolling hills and river valleys where agriculture and ranching shape the terrain.

The county was established in 1883 and named after a Dakota Territory legislator from the 1800s. Its founding reflected the broader settlement patterns that brought European immigrants to the prairie region.

The religious traditions brought by early settlers remain visible in the churches and community gatherings that shape everyday life today. These practices connect people to their heritage and define much of what happens in local towns throughout the year.

Mound City serves as the main administrative hub and is accessible via U.S. Highway 83, which connects to surrounding regions. The road network provides straightforward access to towns and riverside areas throughout the county.

The population declined sharply from the early 1900s to today, making it one of the least densely populated counties in the state. This shift mirrors broader trends in rural outmigration that have reshaped many small county communities.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1883

Capital city: Mound City

Shares border with: Emmons County, McIntosh County, McPherson County, Walworth County, Corson County

GPS coordinates: 45.76000,-100.05000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48