Ludlow, South Dakota facts for kids
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Ludlow, South Dakota
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 Ludlow, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Ludlow, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57755
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Ludlow is a very small community in Harding County, South Dakota, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated rural hamlet." This means it's a small group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official town government.
About Ludlow
Ludlow is located on Federal Highway 85. It is about 21 miles north of Buffalo. Buffalo is the main town in Harding County. Ludlow is also just six miles south of the North Dakota border. Even though the government doesn't count its population like a city, Ludlow has its own ZIP code, 57755.
Life in Ludlow
Ludlow is quite isolated. The nearest grocery store and gas station are more than 20 miles away. The community has one business called The Crooked Creek #1. This spot is often visited by people traveling to and from Sturgis.
Ludlow is also home to a rural school. This school serves the children living in the area. There was once a church north of town that was taken down in the 1990s. However, it was rebuilt in 2012. In 2018, it was estimated that only about three people lived in Ludlow.
Naming Ludlow
The community of Ludlow was named after William Ludlow. He was an explorer. Explorers like William Ludlow helped map and understand new areas.
