Blackpipe, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blackpipe
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 Blackpipe
Location in South Dakota
Blackpipe
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Bennett |
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1261097 |
Blackpipe is a small place in Bennett County, South Dakota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 1940, Blackpipe even had its own post office!
Life in Blackpipe
For a long time, people living in Blackpipe had to travel quite a distance to get basic things like gas. They would go to nearby places like Parmelee or White River.
New Convenience Store
Things changed in 2014 when a new convenience store opened right in Blackpipe. This made life much easier for the residents. The store was built with help from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Four Band Community Fund, Inc. This group is based in Eagle Butte.
Education in the Area
Students in Blackpipe attend schools within the Bennett County School District. This school district serves all the communities in Bennett County, making sure kids in the area get their education.
