Facts About Brookings
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Brookings was founded in 1879 and named after Wilmot Brookings, a prominent businessman and politician of the time.
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Brookings is also home to the South Dakota Art Museum, which features works by regional and national artists.
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The city has a rich history with many historical places, such as the Medary House, the oldest standing structure in Brookings, and the Brookings County Courthouse, an impressive building built in 1894.
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Brookings is the site of the National Field Archery Association's Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Brookings is home to several parks and recreational areas, including McCrory Gardens and the Children's Museum of South Dakota.
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Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota, with an estimated population of 23,577, as of 2021.
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Brookings is the hometown of Charles Percy in the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. & Brookings is the hometown of the main character in Netflix's series Love, Gus Cruikshank.
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Brookings is home to South Dakota State University, which is the state's largest university and the state's only research university.
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The city has a strong manufacturing sector, with several large companies based in the area, including 3M and Daktronics.
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The city is located in a region of South Dakota known as the "Glacial Lakes Area," which is known for its many lakes and rivers.
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