Shindler, South Dakota facts for kids

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Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Lincoln
Area
• Total	1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2)
• Land	1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,375 ft (419 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	607
• Density	404.13/sq mi (156.05/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57106
FIPS code	46-58590
GNIS feature ID	2584568

Shindler is a small community in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government identifies for gathering statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 607 people lived in Shindler.

History of Shindler

The community of Shindler got its name from Charles Shindler. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.

Geography and Location

Shindler is located in the northeastern part of Lincoln County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Sioux Falls, which is a larger city nearby. You can find Shindler along South Dakota Highway 11.

The community is also about 15 miles (24 km) north of Canton. Canton is the main town and county seat for Lincoln County. The Big Sioux River is just 3 miles (5 km) to the west of Shindler. This river forms the border between South Dakota and Iowa.

Shindler covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Spring Creek flows eastward through the southern part of Shindler. This creek eventually flows into the Big Sioux River.

Population and Demographics

In 2020, the United States Census counted 607 people living in Shindler.

See also

In Spanish: Shindler (Dakota del Sur) para niños