Beadle County

Beadle County is a county in South Dakota that extends across rolling hills and valleys, with the James River flowing through the eastern central section. The landscape alternates between open farmland and streams that shape its terrain.

The area was established in 1879 and organized in 1880, named after Brigadier General William Henry Harrison Beadle. Huron became the county seat and developed as the administrative center.

The county maintains a strong agricultural community where farming and ranching shape daily life and local identity. People here work closely with the land, giving the region its rural character and seasonal rhythms.

Major highways like U.S. Route 14 and U.S. Route 281 cross the county and connect different towns. Access to these roads makes it easy to explore the region by car.

The area contains several wildlife management areas like Bob Roe Memorial and Brecken Slough that protect natural habitats for native animal species. These spaces offer visitors a chance to experience wild ecosystems in their natural form.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1879

Capital city: Huron

Shares border with: Spink County, Clark County, Kingsbury County, Sanborn County, Jerauld County, Hand County

Website: http://beadle.sdcounties.org

GPS coordinates: 44.41000,-98.28000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56