Sioux Falls, County seat and urban center in Minnehaha County, United States.
The Big Sioux River flows through Sioux Falls, forming natural waterfalls that create a central gathering point within the city limits.
The settlement began in 1856 along the Big Sioux River, evolving from a frontier outpost into South Dakota's largest metropolitan area.
The city hosts numerous annual events at Falls Park, where residents gather to celebrate local traditions and community connections.
The Minnehaha County Commission Office at 415 N. Dakota Avenue provides essential services from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each weekday.
Fifteen patrol deputies in Minnehaha County receive specialized medical training to provide immediate assistance during emergencies before paramedics arrive.
Location: Minnehaha County
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1856
Elevation above the sea: 448 m
Shares border with: Brookings
Website: https://siouxfalls.gov
GPS coordinates: 43.54606,-96.73139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:59
Falls Park
1.5 km
CenturyLink Tower
113 m
Great Plains Zoo
2.9 km
Zip Feed Tower
915 m
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
291 m
South Dakota School for the Deaf
2.4 km
Queen Bee Mill
1.4 km
Kirkeby–Over Stadium
3.1 km
Old Minnehaha County Courthouse
667 m
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
541 m
Calvary Cathedral
520 m
Security Bank Building
259 m
Thunder Road Family Fun Park
2.5 km
U.S. Bank Building
308 m
Cathedral Historic District
527 m
All Saints School Main Building
1 km
Orpheum Theatre
570 m
Eighth Street Bridge
569 m
Shafer Round Barn
6.6 km
Presentation Children's Home
1.7 km
Grand Lodge and Library of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
440 m
Carpenter Building
391 m
Sioux Falls National Bank Building
434 m
Great Bear Recreation Park
6.7 km
Jorden Hall
1.6 km
Old Courthouse Museum
641 m
All Saints Historic District
1.2 km
Sioux Falls Police Department
938 mReviews
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