Gettysburg, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Potter
Population (2019): 1,081
Population (2010): 1,162

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

With a strong city government and community infrastructure, Gettysburg is the Potter County county seat. The Potter County Courthouse flies a beautiful Avenue of Flags next to the Veterans Monument each Memorial Day. But if you’re just looking to get away for the weekend, come and play on Whitlock Bay located on the Missouri River’s beautiful Lake Oahe. Whitlock Bay has amazing fishing and recreational water activities to enjoy.

Recreation / Community Activities

Rich in history, you can visit our museum or our historic blacksmith shop, or take a stroll through our downtown area and neighborhoods to view some of the old buildings that helped shape our community.

There’s also a terrific golf course to take advantage of, as the Gettysburg Country Club is considered one of the best in the state–with nine holes and grass greens, not to mention a comfortable clubhouse where you can relax.

If you’re bringing children along for a visit, the Dakota Sunset Museum is a great place to see some an exciting animal display as well as learn about the mysterious Medicine Rock. There’s also a terrific park right next to the city swimming pool to relax and play the day away.

Contact Information

Source: City of Gettysburg

Popular Attractions

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Deadwood

Cody’s Smokehouse BBQ

Cody’s Smokehouse BBQ

Sioux Falls

DeVine Delights

DeVine Delights

Rapid City

Laughing Water Restaurant

Laughing Water Restaurant

Crazy Horse

Joshua’s Coffee House

Joshua’s Coffee House

Hartford

Miner Brewing Company

Miner Brewing Company

Hill City

State Theatre

State Theatre

Sioux Falls

Escape 605 Axe Throwing & Escape Rooms

Escape 605 Axe Throwing & Escape Rooms

Sioux Falls

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar

Spearfish

Blue 42 Sports Grill

Blue 42 Sports Grill

Hartford

Karttrax Family Fun Park

Karttrax Family Fun Park

Yankton

Historic Homestake Opera House

Historic Homestake Opera House

Lead

Granary Rural Cultural Center

Granary Rural Cultural Center

Groton

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

Keystone

Bob’s Resort

Bob’s Resort

Gettysburg

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Yankton

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

Yankton

Teddy’s Deli

Teddy’s Deli

Keystone

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.