McPherson County, Administrative county in South Dakota, United States
McPherson County encompasses 2,983 square kilometers of rolling hills with agricultural lands, containing five townships and two unorganized territories in northern South Dakota.
The county, established on January 8, 1873, received its name from Civil War General James B. McPherson and completed its administrative organization in March 1884.
German heritage shapes the local identity, with 74.5 percent of residents reporting German ancestry, influencing community traditions and local demographics throughout the region.
The county seat of Leola houses the courthouse at 706 Main Street, serving as the central location for governmental services and administrative operations.
The Samuel H. Ordway Jr. Memorial Prairie preserves 7,800 acres of natural grassland west of Leola, maintaining a permanent bison herd within its boundaries.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1873
Capital city: Leola
Shares border with: McIntosh County, Dickey County, Brown County, Edmunds County, Campbell County, Walworth County
Website: http://mcpherson.sdcounties.org
GPS coordinates: 45.77000,-99.22000
Latest update: March 21, 2025 19:47
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