South Dakota Highway 25
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South Dakota Highway 25 is a state route that runs north to south across a large portion of South Dakota
. It is divided into two segments:
The total length of SD 25 is 213 miles (343 kilometers).
. The segment from north of South Dakota Highway 262 (U.S. Highway 16 at the time) to Howard was gradually added in the 1970s as construction was completed. The segment between SD 42 and SD 262 was added around 1992.
On the north end, SD 25 in 1926 took a zig-zag route north from De Smet
; it went through Clark
to Webster
then west about 15 miles (24.1 km) before heading north to Britton
and the North Dakota line northeast of Kidder.
In the mid 1950's, the route was realigned so it went straight north from De Smet to U.S. Highway 212 east of Clark, then north to Webster, before resuming the previous alignment to North Dakota.
In 1976, the north portion of SD 25 was shifted east to absorb an old alignment of South Dakota Highway 23 Webster to Lake City
; it then curved northeast through Veblen
and north again at Hammer, on a former alignment of South Dakota Highway 15
.
Also in 1976, the distinct southern segment was added, absorbing the old South Dakota Highway 35
.
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 is divided into two segments:
- The main segment begins at the North Dakota border, with the junction of North Dakota Highway 18North Dakota Highway 18North Dakota Highway 18 is a major highway in eastern North Dakota. It runs from Highway 30 at the Canadian border south of Gretna, Manitoba to South Dakota Highway 25 north of Claire City....
north of Claire CityClaire City, South DakotaClaire City is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Claire City is located at ....
. Its southern terminus is at the junction of South Dakota Highway 42South Dakota Highway 42South Dakota Highway 42 travels from Ethan, SD to Rowena, SD , then turning to Iowa State Highway 9 in Iowa.Highway 42 travels through Sioux Falls, where it is known as 12th Street from the western city limits to Menlo Avenue. At Menlo Avenue, Highway 42 curves north slightly and becomes 11th...
south of EmeryEmery, South DakotaEmery is a city in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 447 at the 2010 census.- School :Emery has a K-12 school...
. This segment is 191 miles (307.4 km) long.
- The second segment begins at a junction with U.S. Highway 18 west of OlivetOlivet, South DakotaOlivet is a town in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hutchinson County.-Geography:Olivet is located at ....
, and extends south to South Dakota Highway 50South Dakota Highway 50South 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...
northwest of TaborTabor, South DakotaTabor is a town in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 423 at the 2010 census.-History:The first Czech immigrants started arriving in Dakota Territory in 1868, and settled west of Yankton. These poor people from Bohemia came to America with hope of improving their...
. It is 22 miles (35.4 km) in length.
The total length of SD 25 is 213 miles (343 kilometers).
History
When first designated in 1926, the south terminus of South Dakota 25 was at HowardHoward, South Dakota
Howard is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 858 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Miner County.-Geography:Howard is located at ....
. The segment from north of South Dakota Highway 262 (U.S. Highway 16 at the time) to Howard was gradually added in the 1970s as construction was completed. The segment between SD 42 and SD 262 was added around 1992.
On the north end, SD 25 in 1926 took a zig-zag route north from De Smet
De Smet, South Dakota
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; it went through Clark
Clark, South Dakota
Clark is a city in Clark County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Clark County.-Geography:Clark is located at ....
to Webster
Webster, South Dakota
Webster is a city in and the county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Webster is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
then west about 15 miles (24.1 km) before heading north to Britton
Britton, South Dakota
Britton is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,241 at the 2010 census.A weekly newspaper, the Britton Journal, is published in Britton.-Geography:...
and the North Dakota line northeast of Kidder.
In the mid 1950's, the route was realigned so it went straight north from De Smet to U.S. Highway 212 east of Clark, then north to Webster, before resuming the previous alignment to North Dakota.
In 1976, the north portion of SD 25 was shifted east to absorb an old alignment of South Dakota Highway 23 Webster to Lake City
Lake City, South Dakota
Lake City is a town in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 51 at the 2010 census. Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is located nearby.-Geography:...
; it then curved northeast through Veblen
Veblen, South Dakota
Veblen is a city in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 281 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Veblen is located at ....
and north again at Hammer, on a former alignment of South Dakota Highway 15
South Dakota Highway 15
South Dakota Highway 15 is a state route that largely runs north to south across northeastern South Dakota. The northern terminus is at the junction with Interstate 29 west of Wilmot and the southern terminus is at I-29 west of Toronto...
.
Also in 1976, the distinct southern segment was added, absorbing the old South Dakota Highway 35
South Dakota Highway 35
-History:This route was established around 1935, as a renumbering of South Dakota Highway 27. At that time, SD 27's northern terminus was at U.S. Highway 18; SD 35 was extended north to South Dakota Highway 42....
.
List of counties
South Dakota 25 travels across the following counties, in order from north to south:- MarshallMarshall County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,576 people, 1,844 households, and 1,252 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 2,562 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
- DayDay County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,267 people, 2,586 households, and 1,688 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 3,618 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
- ClarkClark County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 4,143 people, 1,598 households, and 1,110 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,880 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
- KingsburyKingsbury County, South DakotaKingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of...
- MinerMiner County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,884 people, 1,212 households, and 789 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,408 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
- HansonHanson County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,139 people, 1,115 households, and 848 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 1,218 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
- HutchinsonHutchinson County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,075 people, 3,190 households, and 2,191 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 3,517 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
- Bon HommeBon Homme County, South DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,260 people, 2,635 households, and 1,786 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 3,007 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...