Pennington County, Administrative county in Western South Dakota, United States
Pennington County spans across 2,784 square miles and contains both urban areas and natural landscapes, including parts of the Black Hills National Forest.
The county, established in 1875, developed from a territory marked by the Black Hills Gold Rush into a structured administrative region with Rapid City as its capital.
The county maintains multiple public libraries, community centers, and educational facilities that serve residents through various programs and learning opportunities.
Property tax payments in Pennington County are due twice yearly, with the second installment deadline set for October 31st at the County Administration Building.
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office Civil Division processes and serves legal documents through a team of specialized deputies and administrative staff members.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1875
Capital city: Rapid City
Shares border with: Meade County, Custer County, Oglala Lakota County, Jackson County, Haakon County, Ziebach County, Lawrence County, Weston County
Website: http://co.pennington.sd.us
GPS coordinates: 44.01000,-102.82000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
Mount Rushmore
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Crazy Horse Memorial
67.2 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
53.2 km
Wall Drug
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Needles
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Black Elk Peak
59.2 km
Custer State Park
56.3 km
Gem Theatre
83.3 km
Bear Butte
70.9 km
Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory
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Pactola Lake
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Bella Union Saloon
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Spearfish Canyon
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Dinosaur Park
35.1 km
Black Hills National Cemetery
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Hotel Alex Johnson
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South Dakota Air and Space Museum
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Stratobowl
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Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.
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Rapid City High School
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Sheridan Lake
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Black Elk Wilderness
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Keystone Wye
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Rushmore Cave
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Black Hills Playhouse
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The Journey Museum and Gardens
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Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion
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Crazy Horse Memorial
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