Fort Thompson, South Dakota

Fort Thompson, South Dakota

General Information
Name	Fort Thompson, South Dakota
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Census-designated place
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	44°3 13°N
Map
Population
Total	1,375
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	23.1 km²
Land	20.8 km²
Water	2.3 km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

Fort Thompson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the Crow Creek Indian Reservation.

Geography

Fort Thompson is situated at coordinates

   
       44°3 
       13°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.1 square kilometers, of which 20.8 square kilometers is land and 2.3 square kilometers is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Fort Thompson was 1,375. The population density was calculated based on the land area.

History

Fort Thompson is named after the military fort established in the area. The fort played a significant role in the history of the region, particularly in relation to the Crow Creek Indian Reservation.

Economy

The economy of Fort Thompson is primarily based on services provided to the Crow Creek Indian Reservation and local government. The area also benefits from tourism related to its historical sites and natural beauty.

Education

Education in Fort Thompson is provided by schools operated by the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and the State of South Dakota.

Transportation

Fort Thompson is accessible via South Dakota Highway 47 and other local roads. The nearest major airport is located in Pierre, South Dakota.

See also

• Crow Creek Indian Reservation
• Buffalo County, South Dakota

External links

• Crow Creek Connections