McPherson County, South Dakota

McPherson County
County
McPherson County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°46′N 99°13′W / 45.77°N 99.22°W / 45.77; -99.22
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1884 (organized)
Named forJames B. McPherson
SeatLeola
Largest cityEureka
Area
 • Total1,152 sq mi (2,980 km2)
 • Land1,137 sq mi (2,940 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,411
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitemcpherson.sdcounties.org

McPherson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 2,411 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Leola. It was created in 1873.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: McPherson County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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