Day County, County in northeastern South Dakota, US
Day County encompasses 1,091 square miles of rolling hills with numerous lakes and ponds scattered across its eastern agricultural landscape.
The Dakota Territorial Legislature established Day County in 1880, naming it after Merritt H. Day, who served as a legislator in 1879.
The county organizes agricultural fairs and community markets in Webster, allowing local farmers and artisans to present their regional products.
The county contains eight municipalities including Webster, Bristol, and Waubay, connected by U.S. Highway 12 and South Dakota Highways 25 and 27.
The Waubay National Wildlife Refuge within Day County provides essential habitats for migratory birds and native wildlife species.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1880
Capital city: Webster
Shares border with: Marshall County, Roberts County, Grant County, Codington County, Clark County, Spink County, Brown County
Website: http://day.sdcounties.org
GPS coordinates: 45.37000,-97.61000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:13
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