Kingsbury County

Kingsbury County is an administrative division featuring rolling hills and farmland with numerous lakes and ponds, particularly concentrated in central and eastern sections. Eight incorporated municipalities are distributed throughout the area and linked by highways.

Established in 1873, the county was named after two brothers who held roles in territorial government during the settlement period. Early development focused on agricultural expansion.

The county seat De Smet holds connections to author Laura Ingalls Wilder, who spent formative years living in this farming region. Visitors can explore locations tied to her life and writings.

The area is accessible via multiple main highways connecting its municipalities, making travel by car straightforward. The rolling terrain and road network allow easy exploration of different towns.

A detailed land map created in 1901 documented property ownership and the road network of the period, serving as a valuable historical record of how the county was organized. This document captures the landscape layout from over a century ago.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: 1873

Capital city: De Smet

Shares border with: Hamlin County, Brookings County, Lake County, Miner County, Beadle County, Clark County, Sanborn County

Website: http://kingsbury.sdcounties.org

GPS coordinates: 44.37000,-97.49000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:04