De Smet, South Dakota
De Smet, South Dakota
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City | |
 Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,056 |
| • Density | 800/sq mi (300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 57231 |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-16180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1265620 |
De Smet is a city in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,056 at the 2020 census. De Smet is known for its historical significance and its association with the Little House on the Prairie series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
History[edit | edit source]
De Smet was founded in 1880 during the westward expansion of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The city was named after Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Belgian Catholic priest and missionary who worked with Native American tribes in the mid-19th century.
Geography[edit | edit source]
De Smet is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km²), all land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,056 people, 478 households, and 282 families residing in the city. The population density was 800 people per square mile (309/km²). The racial makeup of the city was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of De Smet is primarily based on agriculture, with many residents engaged in farming and related activities. Tourism also plays a significant role due to the city's historical sites and its connection to the Little House on the Prairie series.
Education[edit | edit source]
De Smet is served by the De Smet School District, which includes De Smet High School. The school district provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Attractions[edit | edit source]
De Smet is home to several historical sites related to Laura Ingalls Wilder, including the Ingalls Homestead, the Surveyors' House, and the De Smet Cemetery, where several members of the Ingalls family are buried. The city also hosts an annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Laura Ingalls Wilder - Author of the Little House on the Prairie series.
- Rose Wilder Lane - Daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder and a noted author and journalist.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Kingsbury County, South Dakota
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Little House on the Prairie
- Chicago and North Western Railway
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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