Garretson, South Dakota facts for kids
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Garretson, South Dakota
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Split Rock Park
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| Nickname(s):
The City of Parks
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,228 |
| • Density | 843.41/sq mi (325.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57030
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-23820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267400 |
| Website | cityofgarretson.com/ |
Garretson is a small city located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,228 people lived there. It's known as "The City of Parks" because of its beautiful natural areas.
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History of Garretson
Garretson was named after a local banker named A. S. Garretson. The city officially became a town in 1891.
Geography and Location
Garretson is located in the eastern part of South Dakota. The city covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Garretson has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 341 | — | |
| 1900 | 500 | 46.6% | |
| 1910 | 668 | 33.6% | |
| 1920 | 715 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 655 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 666 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 745 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 850 | 14.1% | |
| 1970 | 847 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 963 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 924 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,165 | 26.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,166 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,228 | 5.3% | |
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Garretson Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,166 people living in Garretson. There were 449 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most people living in Garretson were White.
The average age of people in the city was about 38 years old. Many families had children under 18 living with them.
Fun Places to Visit in Garretson
Garretson has some interesting natural spots to explore:
- Devil's Gulch: This is a famous place where a well-known outlaw named Jesse James supposedly escaped from people chasing him after a bank robbery. It's a deep, narrow gorge.
- Split Rock Park: This park is home to the city's old bathhouse. It's a great place to enjoy nature.
- Palisades State Park: This park is very close to Garretson. It's known for its tall, rocky cliffs and beautiful scenery, perfect for hiking and climbing.
Education in Garretson
Students in Garretson attend schools that are part of the Garretson School District (South Dakota). The district has three main schools:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for students in the middle grades.
- Garretson High School for older students.
See also
In Spanish: Garretson (Dakota del Sur) para niños
