Corson, South Dakota
| Corson | |
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South Dakota Highway 11 running northbound through Corson | |
| Coordinates: 43°36′59″N 96°34′18″W / 43.6163628°N 96.5717118°WCoordinates: 43°36′59″N 96°34′18″W / 43.6163628°N 96.5717118°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Township | Brandon |
| Elevation[1] | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 70 |
Corson is an unincorporated community in Brandon Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States[1] with a population of 70. It lies immediately north of Interstate 90 and Brandon on South Dakota Highway 11. Once mainly a railroad and farming community, it is becoming an industrial area supporting the county. Sioux Falls is located twelve miles west-southwest of the community. It is served by the BNSF Railway Company.[2]
Etymology
Corson is named for Henry Tabor Corson, a railroad official instrumental in constructing the Wilmar and Saint Paul Railroad into Sioux Falls. (SD-T17/p57)[1][3]
Transportation
Interstate 90 is the town's major east-west route, and it connects the community to Sioux Falls. South Dakota Highway 11 (SD 11) runs as the major north-south route through the area. SD 11 connects Corson to nearby Brandon and Garretson.
Attractions
Corson is locally famous for two major attractions. The Playhouse, which is a small theater, and, Bottoms Up, the bar. Both are conveniently located next to each other.
References
- 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corson, South Dakota
- ↑ "Corson, SD". BNSF Station List. BNSF Railway Company. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 32.
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