Lake Preston, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lake Preston, South Dakota
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Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 589 |
| • Density | 776.02/sq mi (299.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57233, 57249
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-35500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267452 |
Lake Preston is a small city in South Dakota, located in Kingsbury County. In 2020, about 589 people lived there.
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History of Lake Preston
Lake Preston started as a small settlement. A post office was first opened here in 1879. It was originally called "Preston."
In 1881, the town's layout was officially planned. The name changed to Lake Preston in 1882. This new name came from the nearby Lake Preston. At that time, the area was part of the Dakota Territory. The city was officially incorporated in 1906.
Geography and Location
Lake Preston is located in the eastern part of South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
The population of Lake Preston has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 337 | — | |
| 1900 | 706 | 109.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,007 | 42.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,008 | 0.1% | |
| 1930 | 944 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 886 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 957 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 955 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 812 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 789 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 663 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 737 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 599 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 589 | −1.7% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 599 people living in Lake Preston. These people lived in 295 households. About 45% of these households were not families. The average household had about 2 people.
Most of the people living in Lake Preston were White (98.3%). A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in the city was 47.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 47.6 and half were older. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Lake Preston in Books
Lake Preston is mentioned in the famous historical novel The Long Winter. This book was written by American author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The story tells about a very harsh winter in 1880–1881. In the book, a neighbor of Laura's family, David Gilbert, bravely traveled from De Smet, South Dakota to Lake Preston. At that time, Lake Preston was just called "Preston." He made this risky trip to deliver and pick up mail. Even though the distance was only about 12 miles, it was extremely dangerous. Blizzards could start very quickly, and anyone caught outside during a blizzard had almost no chance of surviving.
Notable People from Lake Preston
- Ora McMurry: He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery during World War I.
- Robert Wood: He was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Preston (Dakota del Sur) para niños
