Gettysburg, South Dakota
Gettysburg is a city of 1,260 people in Potter County, South Dakota, founded in 1884.
Why visit Gettysburg
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include D.H. and Leah Curran House and G.L. Stocker Blacksmith Shop.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 5°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gettysburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gettysburg
Gettysburg is a city in and the county seat of Potter County, South Dakota, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 1,104 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gettysburg, South Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
D.H. and Leah Curran House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Gettysburg, South Dakota
G.L. Stocker Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Smithy in Gettysburg, South Dakota
George Holland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Gettysburg, South Dakota
Potter County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Gettysburg, South Dakota
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay3
History
Gettysburg was platted in 1884. The city was named in commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg. A large share of the early settlers were Civil War veterans of the Union Army. Gettysburg was once home to Gettysburg Air Force Station which closed in 1968.
From the History section of Gettysburg, South Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Gettysburg
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 5°F | 0.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 9°F | 0.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 0.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 1.9 in | 4.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 58°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 35°F | 1.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 21°F | 0.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 10°F | 0.4 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gettysburg (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Potter County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-06: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-02-27: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-07: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-05-13: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 miles away.
- Hoven 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Onida 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Bowdle 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Selby 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Faulkton 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Highmore 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Oahe Acres 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mobridge 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pierre 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Pierre 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stocker Blacksmith Shop NRHP 96000744 Potter County, SD, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GEORGE HOLLAND HOUSE, POTTER COUNTY, SD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- POTTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, GETTYSBURG, SD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- D. H. AND LEAH CURRAN HOUSE, POTTER COUNTY, SD, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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