Day County, SD

County in Northeast SD

The Dakota Territorial Legislature created Day County in 1880.  The county was named in honor of Merritt H. Day, a pioneer and 1879 Dakota Territory legislator.  In the November 1886 election Webster was officially named the county seat.  The old courthouse was completed in 1883, and replaced by a new building in 1903.  The current courthouse was constructed in 1963 to replace the old building which was destroyed by a fire in 1962.

Day County lies in northeastern South Dakota.  It is bounded on the north by Marshall County, on the east by Roberts County, on the southeast by Grant and Codington counties, on the south by Clark County, on the southwest by Spink County and on the west by Brown County.  There are nine incorporated municipalities within Day County:  Andover, Bristol, Butler, Grenville, Lily, Pierpont, Roslyn, Waubay and Webster.

Sponsors of Day County, SD


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

Towns of Day County, SD


The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!

Businesses of Day County, SD


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!