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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Musekamp’s Grill & Pub

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Shahi Palace India Grill

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Grand River Casino & Resort

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Circus Sports Bar & Grill

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Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour

Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour

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Milbank Grist Mill and Mill Park

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Papa’s Pub & Eatery

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Mellette House

Mellette House

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Baltic Corner Bar & Grill

Baltic Corner Bar & Grill

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Big Stone Pumpkin Patch

Big Stone Pumpkin Patch

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Gunsel Horse Adventures

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Legends Steakhouse

Legends Steakhouse

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Swift Family Enterprises

Swift Family Enterprises

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One-Legged Pheasant Brewery

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The Hillside Steakhouse & BluCabana Bar

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Suzie Cappa Art Center

Suzie Cappa Art Center

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Bramble Park Zoo

Bramble Park Zoo

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Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

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