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Kidder, South Dakota facts for kids

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Kidder is a small community in South Dakota, United States. It's called a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts as a specific place, even if it's not a city or town. In 2020, only 25 people lived there.

A Look at Kidder's History

Kidder was first planned in 1885. It might have been named after Jefferson P. Kidder. He was an important person who helped make laws for the Dakota Territory a long time ago. A legislator is someone who makes laws.

Where is Kidder Located?

Kidder is about eight miles north of Britton. Britton is the main town, or "county seat," of Marshall County. This means Britton is where the local government offices are.

Unique Street Names in Kidder

The people who planned Kidder gave its streets fun names. All the streets are named after trees, like Pine Street and Elm Street. The avenues, which are like bigger streets, are named after fruits. You might find Plum Avenue or Apple Avenue there!

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