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Milbank, SD
Milbank was incorporated in 1881 and is a city in Grant County, United States, located along the South Fork of the Whetstone River. At the last census in 2020, Milbank's population is 3,544. Milbank was founded in 1880 when the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway first laid rails into SD. The name is in honor of railroad director Jeremiah Milbank and hence named after him. |
Milbank Area Chamber
1001 East 4th Ave Milbank, SD 57252 Phone: (605) 432-6656 Toll Free: (800) 675-6656 Email: Chamber 
Newly Done Downtown Streets |
Did you know that Milbank is the birthplace of American Legion Baseball? The Program was created in Milbank in 1925 and is NOW enjoyed throughout all 50 states by more than 5,000 teams and by high school aged youth.
Check out Milbank School System
Holland Grist Mill
Built by English settler Henry Holland in 1884, the Milbank Grist Mill was completely reconstructed in 2009. This peace of history stands forty-four feet high and is fitted with four sails seven feet wide and thirty feet long. Tours and live demonstrations are available. |
Lake Farley
Farley Fest is an Annual Event on the last weekend of July. Go to www.farleyfest.com to see what's happening this July! Then join us! 
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Find out More by going to their website.
Abbey of the Hills
Wessington Springs, SD
Six miles west of SD Highways 281 and 34 and nestled in the Wessington Hills is the quaint little community of Wessington Springs. The Anne Hathaway Cottage, residents share a love and appreciation for the arts, music and their heritage. Shakespeare Garden hosts live music in the summer months when the gardens are full of blossoms. Free concerts happen on Thursday so bring your own chair.
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The cottage is a partial replica of Stratford-on-Avon and was built in 1932 by a retired Professor and his wife.
With history, opportunities for business growth, excellent school, local shopping; visitors will be thrilled with the rich beauty, landscaping, and history that abounds here. The Wessington Springs Foothills rodeo is usually held every Memorial Day weekend, the annual Foothills Classic Car & Tractor Show held every August or the street dance where two blocks of Main Street are closed off for visitors to dance, drink and celebrate Independence Day. Visitors looking for less scheduled recreation can hit the links at the Springs Country Club and Golf Course. Winter Skating and sledding is a biggie as well!
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If you enjoy the outdoors, taking a hike down Nature & History Look Trail or the “Old Grade Trail”. 
Shakespeare Garden
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Gregory ~ Dallas, SD
Welcome ...
Email: gregoryareachamber@gmail.com
www.gregorysallassd.com www.cityofgregory.com Facebook: @gregory/dallasareachamberofcommerce Instagram: @gregory/dallaschamber SnapChat: @gregoryarea Twitter: @GregDallChamber Hashtag: #gettogregory 
Find our contact information here:
Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 120 W. 6th St. PO Box 283 Gregory, SD 57533 (605) 831-9773 |
Gregory: "The City of Expanding Horizons" South Central South Dakota at the junction of US Hwy 18, Gregory is located in the heart of pheasant country at the junction of US Hwy 18 & 47 in South Central South Dakota. It is famous for its Gorilla school mascot and it's rich and deeply rooted hunting traditions. Francis Case Lake is a very scenic area on the Missouri River that is merely a 30 minute drive away. Anglers and boaters are attracted to the area.
The views especially from the Gregory Buttes Observation deck are remarkable and a must visit. The parks, gardens, playgrounds, gazebo and picnic shelters add a country touch and friendly ingredient to those driving through or coming for a visit. An added plus are the recreation opportunities from the city pool, tennis, basketball, walking, hiking to an amazing baseball diamond. Don't forget to bring your golf clubs to the beautiful 9 hole Gregory Golf Club. The area and people invite others to experience Gregory/Dallas and let its magic lure you to experience this beautiful place to live, no matter what season it is. They were also awarded in 2015 as the SD Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) Community of the Year.
Come and visit in Gregory/Dallas, SD.
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Everything Beresford, SD
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City Mission Statement
"The City of Beresford is committed through teamwork and cooperation, to provide high quality living and public services for its citizens - preserving our past and enhancing a promising future" 
Beresford Golf Course and Event Center
Community of the Year in 2018.
Beresford is not only a destination but a beautiful community in which to live, grow and work. Located on the border between Lincoln and Union counties in the heartland of America. A welcoming community of around 2, 010 people it’s a town that believes thriving is more important than growing, when we thrive people will come. Beresford's golden location is a 28 minute drive to SFSD and a 45 minute drive to SCIA. The University of SD in Vermillion is a 30 minute trip. Beresford SD is on a golden location on interstate 29 and the most travelled secondary road in the state of SD, Highway 46. 
It’s become a destination now because of the unique stores that are found historic downtown. 
Antique stores, used a bit stores, boutiques, flowers and gift & needlework. New growth is happening with Beresford and the area. Check out Beresford if you're looking to relocate or just taking a simple outing! You are welcome!
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Everything Beresford Video...Let it be your guide to history and a little bit more about Beresford, SD and why you'll want to make a stop along the way.
"Promoting Business and Enriching the Heart and Soul of the Beresford." Community."
"The Beresford Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Beresford Area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper.
Chamber of Commerce President Continue here for more on Beresford... |
Clear Lake, SD
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East Central South Dakota on Highway 15 & 22 ~ Between Watertown and Brookings SD.
Located in an area that gives you the best of all worlds; the taste of rural yet close to metropolitan areas of Minneapolis and Fargo, and close to Sioux Falls, Watertown and Brookings. Open to new businesses and entrepreneurs, with excellent broadband for remote workers.
Live. Work. Grow. in Deuel County and experience rural at it's finest. A newly built housing development in Clear Lake called WildLife Estates includes a brand new, finished 0-Step "Twin Home Concept" single unit home, along with 13 additional lots for sale that welcome new homeowners. Join the downtown shopping experiences with two new boutiques, local bank, home of Ardy's Bakery, and other businesses to meet your needs.
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Clear Lake sits at the junction of Highway 15 and 22. It's population is approximately 1300 with several target industries: SD Partners, Inc, Interstates Telecommunication Coop (ITC), Tech Ord, Supreme Welding, Gopher Sign Company, and Sanford-Deuel Hospital and Clinic. Target Industries in Agriculture include dairies: Mo-Dak, Global, Wildrose, Fieber, Buyert, Horner and Sunrise. Livestock and livestock products are the most important agricultural products produced in the state. Wind Industry has made it's introduction into the area and development is underway. Clear Lake supports the development of entrepreneurs and are committed to economic and community development within Deuel County.
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Also, in Historical Gary stay and play at Buffalo Ridge Resort, or shop historical Gate City General, or for recreational needs see the largest, small town sports equipment store in Toronto, SD; Roelofsen's Implement. Get it all in East Central South Dakota; Deuel County.
To find our more about Clear Lake & Deuel County, check out Deuel Area Development, Inc.
dadi@itctel.com
To find our more about Clear Lake & Deuel County, check out Deuel Area Development, Inc.
dadi@itctel.com
