Get a perfect taste of small town South Dakota by visiting this one delightful little town located in the south central region. It is the perfect way to escape the rush of an urban environment and just enjoy the little things in life. It’s called Armour, and only has a population just shy of 700 residents. The tight-knit community and the little town vibe are definitely strong here. You will still be welcomed with open arms!
Here are some of the highlights you can see while visiting:
The main street of Armour is a picture-perfect small town.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr A single water tower and grain elevator exist in Armour, and there is nothing more quaint and small town than that!
The town is the county seat for Douglas County, and the beautiful county courthouse resides there.
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A tiny little museum for Douglas County is right next to the courthouse.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr This little place showcases some of the history of the county and the families that have lived there. Out front you can see a Keystone on the left of the walkway and a bell on the right, as well as an old grinding wheel. The town is well past 100 years old by now, so the history is pretty extensive!
A Railroad House can also be found and toured in Armour, was built in 1886, and includes equally as fascinating history.
The adorable, retro Lorain Theater in the downtown area is a popular stop for locals.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr They still show movies every week at Lorain, including current and newly released films. It’s the perfect opportunity to go back to the good old days in a theater that hasn’t changed much since then.
This town may only be about 1 mile long, as stated by this building sign, but their history is strong and the residents are proud of their town.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr “Pride runs deep” is the motto of Armour, and it really shows here. A great town doesn’t have to be a big one, but one where the community loves and respects it. Armour fits that bill perfectly.
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A single water tower and grain elevator exist in Armour, and there is nothing more quaint and small town than that!
This little place showcases some of the history of the county and the families that have lived there. Out front you can see a Keystone on the left of the walkway and a bell on the right, as well as an old grinding wheel. The town is well past 100 years old by now, so the history is pretty extensive!
A Railroad House can also be found and toured in Armour, was built in 1886, and includes equally as fascinating history.
They still show movies every week at Lorain, including current and newly released films. It’s the perfect opportunity to go back to the good old days in a theater that hasn’t changed much since then.
“Pride runs deep” is the motto of Armour, and it really shows here. A great town doesn’t have to be a big one, but one where the community loves and respects it. Armour fits that bill perfectly.
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