Mitchell, South Dakota
Go BackMitchell is the county seat of Davison County, on the eastern part of South Dakota. The city covers 10.9 sq mi (28.2 sq km) and has a population of 15,000 people. It is located on the James River, 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level.
Mitchell Corn Palace, Mitchell, South DakotaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Centre_ville_de_Mitchell Corn Palace, Mitchell_-_2008.jpg
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As with so many towns and cities in South Dakota, Mitchell was established when the railway line was built. And as in the usual case, it was named after a prominent figure in the railway company, in this case Milwaukee banker Alexander Mitchell who is also the President ofthe Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The town was incorporated in 1883.
Mitchell experiences a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. July is the warmest month, with average high temperature of 86°F (30°C), while January is the coldest month, when average low temperature drops to 4°F (-16°C). June is the wettest month, receiving 3.52 in (89.4 mm) of rain.
Visiting Mitchell
Mitchell is on Interstate 90. You reach it by taking either Exit 330 or 332.Places of Interest in Mitchell
- Corn Palace
Multi-purpose arena with a flamboyant façade that looks like a Persian palace - it is said to be built in the Moorish Revival style. - Dakota Discovery Museum
Museum providing an insight into the history of the prairie and its early settlers. - Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
Archaeological site where a prehistoric village has been uncovered.
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