Hutchinson County, County in South Dakota, United States
Hutchinson County is an administrative division in South Dakota featuring rolling hills and farmland crossed by the James River. The area encompasses several communities with Olivet serving as the county seat.
The territorial legislature established this county in 1871 and named it after John Hutchinson, the first territorial secretary. The arrival of German-speaking Mennonites in the 1870s brought a new wave of settlement to the region.
Mennonite communities have shaped life here for over 140 years and continue their farming traditions today. Visitors can observe how these roots remain visible in the local way of life and values.
The county is easy to navigate by car with well-maintained roads connecting its communities and small towns. Visitors should note that services in smaller towns are limited and planning ahead is advisable.
A portion of the region known as Armstrong County was briefly independent before merging back in 1879. This forgotten administrative shift shaped the early development but rarely comes up in local conversations.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1871
Capital city: Olivet
Shares border with: Hanson County, McCook County, Turner County, Yankton County, Bon Homme County, Charles Mix County, Douglas County, Davison County
GPS coordinates: 43.34000,-97.75000
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03
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