Midwest

Madison

Lake County, SD

Population

6,271

Walk Score

71 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$806

Median home value

$157,200

Founded

1880

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,191 at the 2020 census. It is home to Dakota State University.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Hegdahl, Abraham, Farm · listed 2004
  • Madison Historic District · listed 1976

Notable landmarks

  • Chapel Emmanuel Railroad Car · listed 1976
  • Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad Depot · listed 1989
  • Daly, Matthew W., House · listed 1988
  • Herschell-Spillman Steam Riding Gallery · listed 2016
  • Holdridge, A.W., House
  • Lake County Courthouse · listed 1993
  • Lake Madison Lutheran Church · listed 2000
  • Luce, Herman, Cabin · listed 1978
  • Mackay, William A., House · listed 1976
  • Madison Masonic Temple · listed 1990
  • Main Post Office
  • Washington School · listed 2010

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