Bloomington, South Dakota

Bloomington is a ghost town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. It was destroyed by criminals in 1877.^[1]

History

Bloomington was founded on the banks of a small creek near Vermillion. In 1877, outlaws passed through and destroyed the town, leading to its immediate abandonment. Nothing remains of the town today.^[1]

Geography

Bloomington is located in Clay County, South Dakota, United States, just off of Route 77.^[2] It was about five miles north of Vermillion.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Wehrmann, Justin. "Bloomington". Ghost Towns. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
↑ "The Ghost Town of Bloomington, South Dakota Lost Treasure". Metal Detecting: Ghost Towns of the East. Retrieved 19 October 2013.

Municipalities and communities of Clay County, South Dakota, United States

County seat: Vermillion

Cities	Irene‡ Vermillion

Town	Wakonda

Unincorporated communities	Bloomingdale Burbank Meckling Westreville

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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