Deuel County, County seat in eastern South Dakota, United States
Deuel County spans 637 square miles of rolling hills and agricultural lands along South Dakota's eastern border with Minnesota, featuring numerous small towns and communities.
The county, established in 1862 and formally organized in 1878, received its name from Jacob Deuel, a territorial legislator who influenced early South Dakota governance.
The Crystal Springs Rodeo brings together local residents and visitors, maintaining the agricultural and ranching traditions that define this rural South Dakota region.
Interstate 29 and U.S. Highway 212 intersect through the county, connecting major communities including Clear Lake, Gary, Altamont, and Toronto with neighboring regions.
The county contains multiple state wildlife management areas where residents participate in seasonal hunting activities across varied terrain reaching 1,936 feet above sea level.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1862
Capital city: Clear Lake
Shares border with: Grant County, Lac qui Parle County, Yellow Medicine County, Lincoln County, Brookings County, Hamlin County, Codington County
GPS coordinates: 44.76000,-96.67000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:40
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