Perkins County, County seat in northwestern South Dakota, US
Perkins County spans 2,890 square miles of semi-arid rolling hills and agricultural lands between the Grand River and Moreau River in South Dakota.
In 1909, Perkins County formed from sections of Butte and Harding Counties, named after Henry E. Perkins, an administrator from Sturgis, South Dakota.
The county maintains two incorporated municipalities, Bison and Lemmon, along with 41 organized townships and 24 unorganized territories across its jurisdiction.
The Perkins County Courthouse in Bison operates from Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, and on Fridays until noon.
The Grand River National Grassland occupies portions of Perkins County, offering extensive public lands for outdoor recreation and ecological preservation.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1909
Capital city: Bison
Shares border with: Adams County, Harding County, Meade County, Corson County, Ziebach County, Butte County
Website: http://perkinscounty.org
GPS coordinates: 45.50000,-102.48000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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