Potter County, County seat in Gettysburg, South Dakota, United States.
Potter County encompasses 899 square miles of rolling hills and agricultural land along the Missouri River in central South Dakota.
The county, established in 1873 and organized in 1883, experienced population changes from 2,910 residents in 1890 to 5,762 residents in 1930.
Potter County residents maintain their connection through regular gatherings in Gettysburg, Hoven, Lebanon, and Tolstoy communities throughout the calendar year.
The county territory divides into three administrative sections: West Potter, Central Potter, and East Potter, with main access through US Highways 83 and 212.
Potter County marks the westernmost point of Central Time Zone observation among South Dakota counties, bordering Mountain Time Zone to the west.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1875
Capital city: Gettysburg
Shares border with: Walworth County, Sully County, Edmunds County, Faulk County, Hyde County, Dewey County
GPS coordinates: 45.06000,-99.95000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:09
Lake Oahe
76.6 km
Pierre Shale
82.6 km
Sitting Bull Monument
65.9 km
Fort Pierre Chouteau
82.4 km
Molstad Village
54.4 km
Mobridge Masonic Temple
65.3 km
I. W. Goodner House
82.2 km
Peter Hansen House
82.3 km
Farr House
82.9 km
G.L. Stocker Blacksmith Shop
5.5 km
D.H. and Leah Curran House
5.6 km
Bank of Bowdle
49.8 km
Pierre Masonic Lodge
56.7 km
A. H. Brown Public Library
65.3 km
Walworth County Courthouse
50.2 km
Brink-Wegner House
82.1 km
Frank and Clara Turner House
64.3 km
Sully County Courthouse
40.5 km
George Holland House
5.1 km
Potter County Courthouse
5.6 km
Faulkton American Legion Hall
65 km
Karcher–Sahr House
83 km
Gov. Frank M. Byrne House
64.7 km
L.E. Snyder House
40.5 km
John E. and Ruth Hipple House
83.1 km
Selby Opera House
50 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
83.1 km
Okobojo Point Recreation Area
69.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes