Mellette County, South Dakota

county in South Dakota, United States

Mellette County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 1,918 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is White River.[2] It was created in 1909.[3]

Mellette County
White River from the West, the county seat
White River from the West, the county seat
Map of South Dakota highlighting Mellette County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°35′N 100°46′W / 43.58°N 100.76°W / 43.58; -100.76
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1909 (created)
1911 (organized)
Named forArthur C. Mellette
SeatWhite River
Largest cityWhite River
Area
 • Total1,311 sq mi (3,400 km2)
 • Land1,307 sq mi (3,390 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,918
 • Density1.5/sq mi (0.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Mellette County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2015.