Nisland, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Butte
Population (2019): 225
Population (2010): 232

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

Nisland is located 16 miles east of Belle Fourche with a population of about 204. The community is in the Mountain Standard time zone. There is a fire and rescue department with several active members.

History

The community was named for Nis Sorensen. On October 29, 1910, the citizens voted to incorporate their town. The vote was thirty-seven for incorporation with no votes against it. Nisland blossomed into a busy community. Nisland was the hub of the only irrigated county in South Dakota at the time.

Recreation / Community Events

The Butte/Lawrence Co. Fairgrounds in Nisland, South Dakota, was added to the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1986 based on unique architectural features and the role it has played over the past 85 years. The grounds includes an octagonal-shaped Pavilion, food court, rodeo arena, livestock barns and a racetrack.

Contact Information

Source: City of Nisland

Popular Attractions

Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Co.

Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Co.

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Bourbon-County Speakeasy

Bourbon-County Speakeasy

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Fernson Brewing Co.

Fernson Brewing Co.

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Black Hills Dakota Distillery

Black Hills Dakota Distillery

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Botticelli Ristorante Italiano

Botticelli Ristorante Italiano

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Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar

Old Lumber Company Grill and Bar

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Dells Theatre

Dells Theatre

Dell Rapids

Books n Brewz Pizzeria

Books n Brewz Pizzeria

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Buglin’ Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar

Buglin’ Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar

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Lizzie Burgers

Lizzie Burgers

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Leones’ Creamery

Leones’ Creamery

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Rabbit Bicycles and Black Hills Shuttle

Rabbit Bicycles and Black Hills Shuttle

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W. H. Over Museum

W. H. Over Museum

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Bob’s Resort

Bob’s Resort

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Chef Lance’s on Phillips

Chef Lance’s on Phillips

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The Back 40 Taphouse Grill

The Back 40 Taphouse Grill

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Bobkat’s Purple Pie Place

Bobkat’s Purple Pie Place

Custer

The Custer Beacon

The Custer Beacon

Custer

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