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Hot Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs, South Dakota
mni kȟáta
City
Welcome Sign in Hot Springs
Welcome Sign in Hot Springs
Motto: "Southern Gateway To The Black Hills"
Location in Fall River County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Fall River County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°25′54″N 103°28′27″W / 43.43167°N 103.47417°W / 43.43167; -103.47417Coordinates: 43°25′54″N 103°28′27″W / 43.43167°N 103.47417°W / 43.43167; -103.47417
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Fall River
Incorporated 1890
Government
 • Mayor Don DeVries
Area
 • Total 3.61 sq mi (9.35 km2)
 • Land 3.61 sq mi (9.35 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,711
 • Estimate (2015) 3,532
 • Density 1,028.0/sq mi (396.9/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 57747
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-30220
GNIS feature ID 1265256
Website City Website

Hot Springs (Lakota: mni kȟáta; "hot water") is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,711. It is the county seat of Fall River County. In addition, neighboring Oglala Lakota County contracts the duties of Auditor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds to the Fall River County authority in Hot Springs.

Some of the attractions in the Hot Springs area are the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs and Evans Plunge, built in 1890, with its naturally warm 87 °F (31 °C) spring water. The town is a gateway to the attractions of the southern Black Hills, particularly Wind Cave National Park. Hot Springs holds the annual Miss South Dakota pageant. In recognition of its historic value, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed Hot Springs as one of its 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

The city center contains over 35 sandstone buildings. Hot Springs is also the home of a United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital (Black Hills Healthcare System - Hot Springs Campus), which was designated in 2011 as a National Historic Landmark. Formerly known as the Battle Mountain Sanitarium, the 100-bed center was built in 1907 for patients suffering from rheumatism or tuberculosis. In the early 21st century, it offers extensive outpatient treatment, acute hospital care, PTSD treatment, and an alcohol and drug treatment facility.


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