Faulkton, SD
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- 1,584 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Faulkton is a quiet, tight-knit community of around 800 people tucked into the rolling prairie of northeastern South Dakota. As the Faulk County seat, the town acts as a central gathering point for local commerce and surrounding farm families. Everyday life here moves at an easy pace, with quick access to camping and fishing at Lake Faulkton just a couple of miles west. Faulkton is also affectionately known as the "Carousel City," proud home to a beautifully restored 1925 antique carousel that still spins every summer. For anyone looking for classic small-town living, it delivers plenty of heart and open space.
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