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

Falls Park Farmer’s Market

Falls Park Farmer’s Market

Sioux Falls

Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center

Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center

Lead

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

Custer

Woolly’s Grill & Cellar

Woolly’s Grill & Cellar

Hot Springs

Clifford’s Steak House

Clifford’s Steak House

Watertown

Aberdeen Aquatic Center

Aberdeen Aquatic Center

Aberdeen

Wrangler Inn & Windjammer Lounge

Wrangler Inn & Windjammer Lounge

Mobridge

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

Keystone

Akela Spa of Deadwood

Akela Spa of Deadwood

Sturgis

State Theatre

State Theatre

Sioux Falls

Legion Lake Lodge

Legion Lake Lodge

Custer

Horatio’s Homemade Ice Cream

Horatio’s Homemade Ice Cream

Custer

Skogen Kitchen

Skogen Kitchen

Custer

Oglala Lakota Living History Village

Oglala Lakota Living History Village

Interior

High Plains Western Heritage Center

High Plains Western Heritage Center

Spearfish

Black Steer

Black Steer

Yankton

Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Home of Rushmore Cave

Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Home of Rushmore Cave

Keystone

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Deadwood

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