Faulk County, County in South Dakota, United States.
Faulk County is a rural county in north-central South Dakota, made up of open farmland and gently rolling terrain. Faulkton, the county seat, sits near the middle of the county and serves as its main town.
The county was created in 1873 and named after Andrew Jackson Faulk, a former governor of Dakota Territory. It was formally organized in 1883, during the broader wave of settlement across the Great Plains.
The county courthouse features murals created by a photographer who once ran a shop in town and received commissions from prominent figures. These artworks remain part of the building's character today.
The county is crossed by U.S. Highway 212, which runs east to west and connects the main towns. A personal vehicle is the most practical way to get around, as public transport is not available in this rural area.
Faulkton is home to a restored 1920s carousel with original wooden horses that still runs during the summer. It is one of the few working carousels of its kind remaining in the country.
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