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Mitchell, South Dakota

Mitchell is a city in and the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States.
Population 15,660

Top Events in Mitchell History

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1600Culture
The museum covers the time period from 1600, when the Native Americans were still largely undiscovered, to 1939, the end of the Great Depression.
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1879History
== History == The first settlement at Mitchell was made in 1879.
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1883Government
Mitchell was incorporated in 1883.
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1885Education
In the village area behind the main building are four authentic historical buildings, including an 1885 one-room school house and the fully furnished 1886 Victorian-Italianate h...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,558 people, 6,121 households, and 3,599 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,254 people, 6,696 households, and 3,641 families living in the city.
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2016Government
James is set in Mitchell in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.

Historical Timeline

1600Culture
The museum covers the time period from 1600, when the Native Americans were still largely undiscovered, to 1939, the end of the Great Depression.
1879History
== History == The first settlement at Mitchell was made in 1879.
1883Government
Mitchell was incorporated in 1883.
1885Education
In the village area behind the main building are four authentic historical buildings, including an 1885 one-room school house and the fully furnished 1886 Victorian-Italianate h...
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,558 people, 6,121 households, and 3,599 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,254 people, 6,696 households, and 3,641 families living in the city.
2016Government
James is set in Mitchell in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.

Did You Know?

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Mitchell is located in the state of South Dakota.
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Mitchell has a population of 15,660 residents.
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The population was 15,660 at the 2020 census making it the seventh most populous city in South Dakota.

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Famous People from Mitchell, South Dakota

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Phyllis Heineman
Politician · Born Jun 28, 1948 · Age 77
JH
James S. Hyde
Biophysicist · Born May 20, 1932 · Died Aug 13, 2022 (age 90)
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Dusty Johnson
Politician · Born Sep 30, 1976 · Age 49
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Spencer Johnson (writer)
Writer · Born Nov 24, 1938 · Died Jul 3, 2017 (age 78)
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Les Carlson
Actor · Born Feb 24, 1933 · Died May 3, 2014 (age 81)
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