Geddes, South Dakota facts for kids
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Geddes
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Main Street in Geddes, February 2016
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Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Charles Mix |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 214.29/sq mi (82.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57342
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-23980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267403 |
Geddes is a small city located in the middle of Charles Mix County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 156 people lived there. The city was officially started in the year 1900.
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Geography of Geddes
Geddes is found at specific coordinates: 43.252950 degrees North and 98.698012 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Geddes Historic District
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Geddes Historic District
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3rd & Main
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| Location | Off SD 50, Geddes, South Dakota |
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| Area | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001737 |
| Added to NRHP | May 8, 1973 |
The Geddes Historic District is a special area that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's recognized as important for its history. The district covers about 100 acres (40 hectares).
This historic district includes most of the old town of Geddes. The town mostly stopped growing around 1920. This happened because the railroad didn't come through Geddes. Also, Geddes tried to become the main town (county seat) for Charles Mix County several times, but it didn't win. The county seat eventually went to Lake Andes, South Dakota, which is about 15 miles (24 km) away.
Oldest Building: Papineau Trading Post
The oldest building in the historic district is the Papineau Trading Post. It was built in 1857 using squared logs from plains cottonwood trees. This building is likely the oldest one in the entire state of South Dakota! It was moved to Geddes from a few miles away and is now on the southern edge of the historic district.
Other Historic Buildings
Most of the other important buildings in the district were built between 1900 and 1920. These include:
- The Livery Stable, built in 1910. A livery stable was a place where people could keep or rent horses.
- The Padley Hotel, also known as the Hotel Castle. This was a three-story brick building. In 1916, sun porches were added to it when it was used as a community hospital.
- St. Anna's Catholic Church, finished in 1903. This is a two-story wooden church with beautiful medieval-style stained glass windows and carved wood on the outside. It is still used today.
- St. Anna's School, completed in 1917. This was a three-story brick building with a basement. It was a boarding school until 1935, meaning students could live there. It is no longer used as a school.
- The blacksmith shop, built in 1910. This wooden building was old when the district was listed, but it was special because it still had tools and machines from that time period.
- The "Old Dormitory," built in 1905. This building provided a place for children from farm families to stay during the week while they attended the original high school.
Many private homes are also part of the district. They look much the same as they did when they were first built.
Population Changes
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| 1910 | 701 | — | |
| 1920 | 695 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 680 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 581 | −14.6% | |
| 1950 | 502 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 380 | −24.3% | |
| 1970 | 308 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 303 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 280 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 252 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 208 | −17.5% | |
| 2020 | 156 | −25.0% | |
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The population of Geddes has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 701 people living there. By 2020, the population had decreased to 156 people.
Geddes Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 208 people living in Geddes. These people lived in 110 different homes, and 57 of these were families. The city had about 341 people per square mile (131 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Geddes were White (96.2%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 18% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (45.5%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Geddes was 50.6 years old. About 16% of residents were under 18, and 26% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Geddes
Some notable people were born in Geddes:
- Evelyn Daw - a singer and actress.
- J. James Exon - a politician who served as a U.S. Senator and Governor of Nebraska.
- James Jones - a politician from the Republican party.
See also
In Spanish: Geddes (Dakota del Sur) para niños
