Facts About Huron
Huron is a city in the state of South Dakota, United States. Here are some facts about the city:
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Huron is the county seat of Beadle County, and it is the ninth-largest city in the state, with an estimated population of 14,231, as of 2021.
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The city was founded in 1880 and was named after the Huron Indians, a tribe of Native Americans that once lived in the area.
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The city is located in the James River Valley, and it is known for its fertile farmland and rich history.
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Huron is home to the South Dakota State Fair, which is held annually and draws visitors from all over the region.
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The city has a strong agricultural base, with a focus on corn, soybeans, wheat, and sunflowers. It also has a growing meat processing industry.
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There are multiple museums showcasing the history of Huron, The Dakota Discovery Museum and the Beadle County Historical Society Museum.
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The city also has a major regional hospital and one of the best regional airports in the state, Joe Foss Field Regional Airport.
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Huron is a regional centre for higher education, with Huron University, a four-year liberal arts college, and Huron Regional Medical Center School of Nursing.
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Huron is home to a statue known as “The World’s Largest Pheasant”, which was refurbished in the summer of 2011.
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Huron has a total area of 10.57 square miles, of which 9.48 square miles is land and 1.09 square miles is water.
