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Jerauld County, South DakotaJerauld County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameJerauld is named for territorial legislator H.A. Jerauld. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryThe legislature of 1883 divided Aurora County and named one of the two new areas Jerauld County. The county was named in honor of H. A. Jerauld, a territorial legislator in 1883 when the county was created and organized. Governor Ordway appointed county Commissioners and Wessington Springs was named the county seat. GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 533 square miles (1,380 kmē), of which, 530
square miles (1,372 kmē) of it is land and 3 square miles (7 kmē) of it (0.51%) is water. Neighboring Counties:
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