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

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JJ’s Axes & Ales

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High Country Guest Ranch

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River’s Edge Restaurant & Tavern

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Hollingsworth Horses

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Minervas Restaurant

Minervas Restaurant

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The Broadwater Bar

The Broadwater Bar

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The Depot Pub & Grille

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Dakota Brick House

Dakota Brick House

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Madame Peacock’s Beer & Bling

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East River Nursery

East River Nursery

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The Hitch Rail Bar and Restaurant

The Hitch Rail Bar and Restaurant

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The Outdoor Campus

The Outdoor Campus

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Dave’s World Tours & Shuttle Service

Dave’s World Tours & Shuttle Service

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Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

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Black Hills Escape Rooms

Black Hills Escape Rooms

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Minervas Grill & Bar

Minervas Grill & Bar

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Best Western Black Hills Lodge

Best Western Black Hills Lodge

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Mad Mountain Adventures

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