Bruce, SD

Bruce is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The 2020 census counted 210 residents. Bruce was originally called Lie, and under the latter name was founded in 1881. Bruce was renamed in 1883, but the namesake is unclear. During the last week of July, Bruce celebrates Honey Days, its town holiday. The name and theme of Honey Days is inspired by the company Adee Honey Farms which originated and is based in Bruce. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Bruce, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Bruce, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Bruce is located along the Big Sioux River.