2 South Dakota Towns Named Best With Less Than 10,000 Residents

Travel anywhere around the Mount Rushmore State and one thing becomes abundantly clear; it's a state with numerous unique and charming small towns. And thanks to a recent list of the Top 100 Small Towns in the U.S. With Under 10,000 Residents, the rest of the country is now well aware of just how special small-town South Dakota actually is.

Not only did two South Dakota towns make the top 100 list, but one even cracked the top 10.

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Here are the two South Dakota towns that cracked Far & Wide's Top 100 list:

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Deadwood (Number 28): Population 1,302

Here's what Far & Wide has to say about the historic town of Deadwood:

The spirit of the Old West is alive and well in the tiny town of Deadwood, which has taken great care to keep its historic houses and traditions preserved.
A major player in the Gold Rush, Deadwood showcases its history via a collection of museums and regular shootout reenactments. Those wanting to see the routes taken by fur traders can venture into the Black Hills National Forest.
-Far & Wide Website

But Deadwood wasn't the only South Dakota town to make the list. In fact, this small town made it all the way into the top 10.

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Keystone (Number 8): Population 344

Here's what Far & Wide has to say about the small town of Keystone:

For those descending upon South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, take the extra trip to visit the nearby town of Keystone. Here, the former mining town has transformed into a tourist destination, with places to stay, eat and shop.
-Far & Wide Website

For a look at the entire list of the Top 100 Small Towns in the U.S. With Under 10,000 Residents, check it out from Far & Wide here.