Redfield, South Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Redfield
City
Motto(s):  "...The Pheasant Capital Of The World!"
Location in Spink County and the state of South Dakota
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Spink
Incorporated	1883
Area
• Total	1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2)
• Land	1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	1,303 ft (397 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,214
• Density	1,148.34/sq mi (443.30/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57469
Area code(s)	605
FIPS code	46-53460
GNIS feature ID	1267547
Website	City of Redfield

Redfield is a city in Spink County, South Dakota, United States. It is the main city, also known as the county seat, of Spink County. In 2020, about 2,214 people lived there.

The city got its name from J. B. Redfield, who was an official for the railroad. Redfield is known as "The Pheasant Capital Of The World!"

Where is Redfield Located?

Redfield is in the state of South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 5.08 square kilometers (1.96 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

A Look Back at Redfield's History

The first people to settle in the Redfield area arrived in 1878. Two years later, in 1880, a post office was opened. It was first called "Stennett Junction."

The name "Redfield" was chosen in 1881. In 1886, Redfield became the county seat of Spink County, South Dakota. This happened after a long disagreement among several towns in the county.

Redfield quickly grew into an important town. This was partly because it was a major railroad hub. Two different railroad lines, the Chicago and North Western Railway and the Milwaukee Road, met there. Railroads were very important for bringing supplies, people, and animals. They also helped transport crops from the area back to the East.

Important Buildings and Institutions

Redfield College was built in Redfield in 1887. It was a college that operated until 1932.

In 1902, a state hospital called the "Northern Hospital for the Insane" opened. It was located just north of the town. Today, this facility is still open and is known as the South Dakota Developmental Center.

How Many People Live in Redfield?

Population in 2010

According to the census in 2010, Redfield had 2,333 people living there. There were 1,057 households, which are groups of people living together. About 593 of these were families.

Most of the people in Redfield were White (96.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Redfield was 47.3 years old. About 22.4% of the people were under 18. About 26.2% were 65 years old or older.

Media and Communications

Redfield has its own radio stations. These stations help keep the community informed and entertained.

Radio Stations in Redfield

• AM Radio: KQKD 1380 AM, known as KQ1380.
• FM Radio: K260DG 99.9 FM, also known as KQ1380.

Famous People from Redfield

Many interesting people have connections to Redfield. Here are a few:

• Joseph Charron - A Roman Catholic bishop.
• Hallie Flanagan - She directed a big government theater program.
• Mel Hansen - A professional racing driver.
• Carrie Ingalls - A teacher and journalist for the De Smet News. She was the younger sister of famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
• Conde McCullough - A well-known bridge engineer.
• Gene Roth - An actor who worked with The Three Stooges.
• Arthur H. Parmelee - A college football coach and a doctor.
• Thomas J. Walsh - A US senator from Montana.
• Chuck Welke - An educator and state lawmaker in South Dakota.
• Darwin Robinson - A running back for the Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks in American football.

See also

In Spanish: Redfield (Dakota del Sur) para niños