South Dakota Highway 19
Encyclopedia
South Dakota Highway 19 is a state route located in east central and southeast South Dakota
. It begins at the Nebraska
border, as a continuation of Nebraska Highway 15
. It runs northerly to South Dakota Highway 34
southeast of Madison
. It is 100 miles (161 kilometers) in length.
The original routing in Turner County
had SD 19 go northward into Centerville
, then westward to meet its present routing. Around 1950, SD 19 was rerouted to follow South Dakota Highway 46
for 6 miles (9.7 km) before heading north again, resulting in a bypass of Centerville. The original route was designated as South Dakota Highway 19A.
In Clay County, SD 19 originally ended in Vermillion
, at South Dakota Highway 50
. The road was extended when the Vermillion-Newcastle Bridge
over the Missouri River
opened up in 2001. Previously, the nearest places to cross the river were at Yankton
and South Sioux City, Nebraska
.
. It extends from South Dakota Highway 19 to South Dakota Highway 46
via Centerville
. It is 8 miles (8 miles (12.9 km)) in length. The alignment of South Dakota 19A was originally a portion of South Dakota 19. Around 1950, the routing was changed so that SD 19 followed SD 46 for a 6 miles (9.7 km) stretch, bypassing Centerville. At that time, the original route was given the SD 19A designation.
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
. It begins at the Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
border, as a continuation of Nebraska Highway 15
Nebraska Highway 15
Nebraska Highway 15 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border south of Fairbury and a northern terminus northeast of Maskell at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
. It runs northerly to South Dakota Highway 34
South Dakota Highway 34
South Dakota Highway 34 is a state route that runs across the entire state of South Dakota, parallel to Interstate 90. It begins at the Wyoming border west of Belle Fourche, as a continuation of Wyoming Highway 24. The eastern terminus is at the Minnesota border east of Egan, or southwest of...
southeast of Madison
Madison, South Dakota
Madison is a city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,474 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lake County and is home to Dakota State University.-Geography:Madison is located at ....
. It is 100 miles (161 kilometers) in length.
History
South Dakota 19 was implemented in 1926. Its alignment has remained the same during this period, with two exceptions.The original routing in Turner County
Turner County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
had SD 19 go northward into Centerville
Centerville, South Dakota
Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at ....
, then westward to meet its present routing. Around 1950, SD 19 was rerouted to follow South Dakota Highway 46
South Dakota Highway 46
South Dakota Highway 46 is a state route that runs west to east across southeastern South Dakota. It begins at the junction of U.S. Highway 18 and U.S. Highway 281 in Pickstown, and runs due east to nearly the Iowa border, before curving south to cross the border and meeting Iowa Highway 10...
for 6 miles (9.7 km) before heading north again, resulting in a bypass of Centerville. The original route was designated as South Dakota Highway 19A.
In Clay County, SD 19 originally ended in Vermillion
Vermillion, South Dakota
Vermillion is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the tenth largest city in the state. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 10,571. Vermillion lies atop a bluff near the Missouri River.The area has been home to...
, at South Dakota Highway 50
South Dakota Highway 50
South Dakota Highway 50 is a state route serving south central and southeast South Dakota. The current alignment begins at the junction of South Dakota Highway 34 at "Lee's Corner" east of Fort Thompson, and ends at the Iowa border near Richland, where it continues as Iowa Highway 3...
. The road was extended when the Vermillion-Newcastle Bridge
Vermillion-Newcastle Bridge
The Vermillion, South Dakota–Newcastle, Nebraska Bridge is on the Nebraska and South Dakota Border crossing the Missouri River. It joins Nebraska Highway 15 to South Dakota Highway 19....
over the Missouri River
Missouri River
The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...
opened up in 2001. Previously, the nearest places to cross the river were at Yankton
Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton is a city in, and the county seat of, Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 14,454 at the 2010 census. Yankton was the original capital of Dakota Territory. It is named for the Yankton tribe of Nakota Native Americans...
and South Sioux City, Nebraska
South Sioux City, Nebraska
-2000 Census:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,925 people, 4,304 households, and 2,961 families residing in the city. Of the 11,925 people, 48.6% are male and 51.4% are female. The population density was 2,431.6 people per square mile . There were 4,557 housing units at an average density of...
.
Related routes
South Dakota Highway 19A is a short spur route in Turner CountyTurner County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile...
. It extends from South Dakota Highway 19 to South Dakota Highway 46
South Dakota Highway 46
South Dakota Highway 46 is a state route that runs west to east across southeastern South Dakota. It begins at the junction of U.S. Highway 18 and U.S. Highway 281 in Pickstown, and runs due east to nearly the Iowa border, before curving south to cross the border and meeting Iowa Highway 10...
via Centerville
Centerville, South Dakota
Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at ....
. It is 8 miles (8 miles (12.9 km)) in length. The alignment of South Dakota 19A was originally a portion of South Dakota 19. Around 1950, the routing was changed so that SD 19 followed SD 46 for a 6 miles (9.7 km) stretch, bypassing Centerville. At that time, the original route was given the SD 19A designation.
Legal Definition
- The route of SD 19 is defined in South Dakota Codified Laws § 31-4-143.http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=31-4-143
- The route of SD 19A is defined in South Dakota Codified Laws § 31-4-144. It is titled "State Highway 19 Alternate". http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=31-4-144.