Wallace, SD
- Elevation
- 1,781 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Wallace is a quiet prairie community nestled in the farmland about 25 miles west of Watertown. It offers plenty of open space, big South Dakota skies, and a calm, slow-paced lifestyle. The town's biggest historical claim to fame sits just a mile to the south, where a roadside marker honors the 1911 birthplace of Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Most residents make the easy drive into Watertown for shopping, dining, and work, making Wallace an appealing spot for anyone seeking simple, peaceful country living.
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