Moody County

Moody County is a rural county in eastern South Dakota characterized by rolling farmland and open landscapes. The Big Sioux River flows through the area, creating natural features that shape the terrain and land patterns.

The county was established in 1873 and named after Gideon C. Moody, an early pioneer of the area. It experienced significant population growth during the agricultural boom of the early 1900s.

The Moody County Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits of artifacts, documents, and photographs that chronicle the development of this rural region.

Flandreau serves as the main administrative hub for the county and provides public services for the region. Interstate 29 and South Dakota Highway 11 are the primary routes for traveling through the area.

The population records from 1939 document early settlers arriving between 1875 and 1888, including John Allen and Adolph Andersen, who shaped the county's development.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1873

Capital city: Flandreau

Elevation above the sea: 487 m

Shares border with: Brookings County, Lake County, Minnehaha County, Pipestone County, Rock County, Lincoln County

Website: https://moodycounty.net

GPS coordinates: 44.02000,-96.67000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48