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Bennett County, South DakotaBennett County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameBennett is named for either John E. Bennett, a judge of the state supreme court, or local politician Granville C. Bennett. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryBennett County was created in 1909 and organized in 1912. Prior to 1912, Bennett County formed a part of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Although the county was created in 1909, it remained attached to Fall River County for judicial purposes until 1911. The first election and county Commissioners meeting was held in Martin in April 27, 1912. A decision on the location of the county seat took some time and discussion. At the general election held in November 1912, Martin was chosen GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,191 square miles (3,084 kmē), of which, 1,185 square miles (3,070 kmē) of it is land and 5 square miles (14 kmē) of it (0.45%) is water. Bennett County, which is located in the southwestern part of the state Neighboring Counties:
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