Where is Flandreau, South Dakota, USA?

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Where is Flandreau Located? - Flandreau is a city located in the Moody County of South Dakota, United States. Flandreau lies between 45.4426186 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6398398 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Flandreau, South Dakota

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Where is Flandreau Located?

Flandreau is a city located in the Moody County of South Dakota, United States. Flandreau lies between 45.4426186 Degrees North latitudes and 122.6398398 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Flandreau city is 2372 people and the city has a total area of 1.86 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Flandreau, South Dakota Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFlandreau
CountyMoody County
StateSouth Dakota
State CapitalPierre
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude44.0506° N
Longitude96.5957° W
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Land Area2.08 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area2.11 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)2,372 (2020 Census)
Population Density1,140 per sq mi
ZIP Codes57028
Area Code605
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code46-21420
Congressional DistrictAt-large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Flandreau, South Dakota

  • Egan, South Dakota — 9 mi West
  • Colman, South Dakota — 12 mi South
  • Dell Rapids, South Dakota — 18 mi Southwest
  • Pipestone, Minnesota — 22 mi East
  • Madison, South Dakota — 24 mi West
  • Brookings, South Dakota — 28 mi North
  • Garretson, South Dakota — 29 mi Southeast
  • Baltic, South Dakota — 31 mi South
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota — 42 mi South
  • Luverne, Minnesota — 43 mi East

Driving Distances from Flandreau, South Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
EganSouth Dakota910 min
ColmanSouth Dakota1215 min
Dell RapidsSouth Dakota1822 min
PipestoneMinnesota2230 min
MadisonSouth Dakota2428 min
BrookingsSouth Dakota2835 min
GarretsonSouth Dakota2935 min
BalticSouth Dakota3138 min
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota4250 min
LuverneMinnesota4355 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Flandreau, South Dakota

CategoryInformation
Airport NameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA CodeFSD
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 29, South Dakota Highway 32, South Dakota Highway 13
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest station is St. Paul, Minnesota
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transit services available through Brookings and Sioux Falls providers
  • Interstate 29 - Major north-south interstate providing access to Brookings, Sioux Falls and the Upper Midwest.
  • South Dakota Highway 32 - Main east-west route connecting Flandreau with Colman, Egan and nearby rural communities.
  • South Dakota Highway 13 - Regional highway linking the city with Elkton, Arlington and central eastern South Dakota.
  • County Road 77 - Local roadway providing access to agricultural areas and neighboring townships.

What are top Places to Visit in Flandreau, South Dakota

Landmark NameType
Royal River Casino & HotelCasino
Moody County MuseumMuseum
Flandreau City ParkCity Park
Big Sioux River Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal ParkTribal Park
Second Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
William J. Janklow Community CenterCommunity Center
Big Sioux River GreenwayNature Area
Moody County CourthouseHistoric Building
River Bluff Recreation AreaOutdoor Recreation Area

Colleges and Universities in Flandreau, South Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Flandreau Indian SchoolFederalK–12 SchoolNative American boarding school
South Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture and research programs
Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityCybersecurity and computer science
Flandreau Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictComprehensive public education

Waterbodies in Flandreau, South Dakota

Big Sioux River, Pipestone Creek, Flandreau Dam, Lake Madison, Brant Lake, Lake Herman, Oakwood Lakes, Mud Creek

Golf Courses in Flandreau, South Dakota

River Ridge Golf Course, Brookings Country Club, Madison Country Club, Rocky Run Golf Course, Pipestone Country Club, Dell Rapids Golf Course

Flandreau, South Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Flandreau was established in 1872 and became the county seat of Moody County shortly after the county was organized.
  • The city is closely connected with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, whose reservation lies adjacent to the community and remains central to the area's history and culture.
  • Agriculture, rail transportation, and local commerce helped shape Flandreau's economy during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
  • The Flandreau Indian School, founded in 1892, is one of the oldest federally operated Native American boarding schools in the United States.
  • Today, Flandreau serves as the governmental, educational, and commercial center of Moody County while preserving its Native American heritage and small-town character.

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