Garretson, South Dakota

Garretson, South Dakota
Garretson, South Dakota
City
	Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Minnehaha
Founded	1889
Area
• Total	1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
• Land	1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,470 ft (448 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,241
• Density	1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57030
Area code(s)	605
FIPS code	46-23820
GNIS feature ID	1267390

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Garretson is a city in Minnehaha County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. The city was founded in 1889 and named after A.S. Garretson, a prominent railroad official. As of the 2020 census, the population of Garretson was 1,241.

History[edit | edit source]

Garretson was established in 1889 during the expansion of the railroad network in South Dakota. The city was named after A.S. Garretson, a notable figure in the railroad industry. The arrival of the railroad significantly contributed to the growth and development of the city.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Garretson is located at coordinates 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 1.22 square miles (3.15 km²), all of it land. The city is situated at an elevation of 1,470 feet (448 meters).

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, Garretson had a population of 1,241. The population density was approximately 1,017.2 people per square mile (392.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Garretson is primarily based on local businesses, agriculture, and services. The city serves as a small commercial hub for the surrounding rural areas.

Education[edit | edit source]

Garretson is served by the Garretson School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The school district provides education for children from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Attractions[edit | edit source]

Garretson is known for its natural attractions, including Palisades State Park, which offers hiking, camping, and rock climbing opportunities. The park is located near the city and is a popular destination for both residents and visitors.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

Name of notable person, occupation or reason for notability

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

[Official website of Garretson]

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