Corson, South Dakota
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| South Dakota Highway 11 running northbound through Corson
South Dakota Highway 11 running northbound through Corson
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Township | Brandon |
| Elevation[1] | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 70 |
Corson is an unincorporated community in Brandon Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States[1] with a population of 70. It lies immediately north of Interstate 90 and Brandon on South Dakota Highway 11. Once mainly a railroad and farming community, it is becoming an industrial area supporting the county. Sioux Falls is located twelve miles west-southwest of the community. It is served by the BNSF Railway Company.[2]
Etymology
Corson is named for Henry Tabor Corson, a railroad official instrumental in constructing the Wilmar and Saint Paul Railroad into Sioux Falls. (SD-T17/p57)[1]
Transportation
Interstate 90 is the town's major east-west route, and it connects the community to Sioux Falls. South Dakota Highway 11 (SD 11) runs as the major north-south route through the area. SD 11 connects Corson to nearby Brandon and Garretson.
Attractions
Corson is locally famous for two major attractions. The Playhouse, which is a small theater, and, Bottoms Up, the bar. Both are conveniently located next to each other.
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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