Whitewood, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Lawrence
Population (2019): 979
Population (2010): 927

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

Whitewood is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, slightly north on the eastern border. The population nears 900, and annual events such as the winter “Parade of Lights” and “Parade of Wreaths” have the community bustling from the volunteer fire department hosting to children voting for their favorite parade entry. Whitewood also holds a Chili Cook-off to warm up those winter months.

Recreation / Community Events

Hale Hall is an excellent facility for any occasion – birthdays, graduations, showers, weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, auctions, craft fairs, etc. There are three local parks located in town.

Contact Information

  • City Hall, 1025 Meade St., Whitewood SD 57793
  • Phone: 605-269-2247

Source: City of Whitewood

Popular Attractions

TapHouse 41

TapHouse 41

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Wooden Legs Brewing Company

Wooden Legs Brewing Company

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Blue’s Family Restaurant

Blue’s Family Restaurant

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Wade’s Gold Mill

Wade’s Gold Mill

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Meridian Corner

Meridian Corner

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Prairie Homestead

Prairie Homestead

Philip

Levitt at the Falls

Levitt at the Falls

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Howard Johnson Inn & Suites

Howard Johnson Inn & Suites

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Valiant Vineyards

Valiant Vineyards

Vermillion

Loud American Roadhouse

Loud American Roadhouse

Sturgis

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Sioux Falls

Sweet Secrets Bakery

Sweet Secrets Bakery

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Firehouse Brewing Theatre

Firehouse Brewing Theatre

Rapid City

Pints & Quarts

Pints & Quarts

Brookings

Andy’s Trail Rides

Andy’s Trail Rides

Lead

Dew Drop Inn Cafe

Dew Drop Inn Cafe

Hot Springs

Joshua’s Coffee House

Joshua’s Coffee House

Hartford

Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

Hot Springs

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