Corson, South Dakota

Corson
South Dakota Highway 11 running northbound through Corson
Coordinates: 43.6163628°N 96.5717118°W / 43.6163628; -96.5717118[1]
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Minnehaha
Township	Brandon
Elevation [1]	1,362 ft (415 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	70

Corson is an unincorporated community in Brandon Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States[1] with a population of 70. It lies immediately north of Interstate 90 and Brandon on South Dakota Highway 11. Once mainly a railroad and farming community, it is becoming an industrial area supporting the county. Sioux Falls is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of the community. It is served by the BNSF Railway Company.[2]

Etymology

Corson is named for Henry Tabor Corson (1838–1914), a resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, instrumental in constructing the Willmar and Sioux Falls Railway into Sioux Falls[3][1][4]

Transportation

Corson from Interstate 90

Interstate 90 is the town's major east–west route, and it connects the community to Sioux Falls. South Dakota Highway 11 (SD 11) runs as the major north–south route through the area. SD 11 connects Corson to nearby Brandon and Garretson.

Attractions

Corson is locally famous for two major attractions: The Playhouse, which is a small theater, and a bar located next door.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corson, South Dakota
2. "Corson, SD". BNSF Station List. BNSF Railway Company. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
3. "History of Minnehaha county, South Dakota. Containing an account of its settlements, growth, development and resources ... Synopsis of public records, biographical sketches". Sioux Falls, Brown & Saenger, ptrs. 1899.
4. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. American guide series. University of South Dakota. p. 32.