Houghton, South Dakota facts for kids
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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 an unincorporated community in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. Its population is not tracked by the Census Bureau.
History
Houghton was platted in 1886. It was named for C. W. Houghton, an original owner of the town site. A post office was established in Houghton in 1886.
Notable people
- Ralph Herseth, twenty-first Governor of South Dakota from 1959 to 1961.
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, Former U.S. Representative and president of Augustana University.
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