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Harrisburg, SD Area Guide

Harrisburg is a city in Lincoln County and is considered a suburb of Sioux Falls.  The population has surged recently, growing from a meager 958 residents at the 2000 census to 4,270 residents at the 2008 census.  The number of residents living within the Harrisburg zip code has grown from 2,476 people in 2000 to 10,815 in 2007.

History

Prior to the construction of the railroad line through Lincoln County, the mail was carried by stage coach to the Harris Homestead on Nine Mile Creek in Dayton Township to a post office named Harrisburg.  In 1878 a railroad was completed that connected Sioux City, Iowa to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and the post office was moved to the Emory J. Darling Homestead just one mile south of the current site of the city of Harrisburg.  In 1890, the post office was moved to its present site and the town of Harrisburg was established.

Some of the early merchants to move to the area were Mulinger and Kehm Lumber and Hardware who began business here in 1892.  Later a telegram machine was installed in the hardware store.  The first grocery store opened here around the same time, and the Harrisburg State Bank was organized in 1900 by W.H. Wasem.  The first rural mail route for the patrons of the Harrisburg post office was developed in 1901.

The first fire department here was organized by A.L. Dodge on March 24, 1921.  Five years later Ellis Larson, John Loberg, and Roy Gorton were selected to meet with the town board to purchase a new Chevrolet Chassie to be used as the town’s first fire truck.  Today, the same Chassie continues to be the mascot of the fire department.

The first school building was built in Harrisburg in 1908 where the current school stands, and a new high school was added in 1973 that included a new gym, a resource center, a home economics department, and eight classrooms.  Rural water became available to the town residents, and this pivotal step caused new residents to pour into the area as houses sprung up all over town.  By 1979 the school was too small and six new elementary rooms were built to accommodate the influx of new students.  The school system continues to grow and currently includes Liberty Elementary School, Harrisburg Middle School, Harrisburg High School and the Explorer Elementary School.

Attractions 

Lake Alvin Recreation Area
http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/Heartland/LakeAlvin.htm
With 59 beautiful acres of land, the Lake Alvin Recreation Area is known for its beach facilities and superb fishing waters.  It is conveniently located near both Sioux Falls and Newton Hills, so it is a fantastic spot to spend a day at the beach.  The facilities include a wheelchair accessible picnic shelter and the beach is alcohol free making it an ideal spot for families and friends of all ages and abilities. 

Spring Creek
http://www.springcreekcountryclub.com/modules/wfchannel/
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting just minutes away from Sioux Falls, the Spring Creek Country Club has been open 15 years and is one of the finest golf courses in the area.  Designed by Marty Johnson, the country club is open to the public for golf outings and has a banquet room for events, wedding receptions, and business meetings.

Heartland Country Corn Maze
http://www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com/
This life-size maze made of towering corn stalks is a unique and exciting activity to share with family or friends.  There are ten checkpoints throughout the maze with questions about local history, agriculture, and local geography for participants to answer, and a completed questionnaire ensures that each person visits all ten checkpoints within the maze. 

Parks and Recreation

Notable public parks in Harrisburg include:  Ellis Larson Park, Hugh Robinson Park, and Heartland Park.  For more details about the parks and recreational facilities in Harrisburg, please visit the official parks and recreation site.

For more details about Harrisburg, SD please visit the government office.