Houghton, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Houghton
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 Houghton
Location in South Dakota
Houghton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57449
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255680 |
Houghton is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown County, South Dakota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The number of people living in Houghton isn't officially counted by the government's Census Bureau.
The Story of Houghton
Houghton was officially planned and laid out in 1886. When a place is "platted," it means someone drew up a map showing where streets, lots, and buildings would go. This community was named after C. W. Houghton, who was one of the first people to own the land where the town was built. Also in 1886, a post office was opened in Houghton, which helped people send and receive mail.
Famous People from Houghton
Houghton has been home to some important people who went on to serve in government:
- Ralph Herseth: He was the twenty-first Governor of South Dakota, serving from 1959 to 1961. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin: She served as a U.S. Representative in the United States Congress. A U.S. Representative is someone elected by the people to speak for them in the national government. Later, she became the president of Augustana University.
