Spearfish, Educational hub in Lawrence County, South Dakota
The streets of Spearfish extend across an area at 1112 meters elevation, surrounded by the mountains of the Black Hills region.
Spearfish emerged in 1876 as a supply center for food products to the neighboring mining camps during the Black Hills gold rush period.
Black Hills State University, established in 1883, shapes the educational landscape of Spearfish with programs spanning multiple academic disciplines.
The city maintains numerous parks, trails, and outdoor facilities, connected by Spearfish Creek which flows through the central urban area.
The temperature in Spearfish rose from -4°F to 45°F within two minutes on January 22, 1943, setting a world record for rapid temperature change.
Location: Lawrence County
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 1,112 m
Website: http://www.cityofspearfish.com/
Website: http://cityofspearfish.com
GPS coordinates: 44.48972,-103.85250
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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