About The Region

 

Marshall County
 
Population: 4,576
County Seat: Britton
Square Miles: 889


 
Marshall County, organized in 1885, was named for Marshall Vincent, a native of New York, and one of the first county commissioners. Fort Sisseton was established in 1864 after the Minnesota uprising. The county abounds in lakes - 33 natural and three artificial - and has a rich store of Indian history and legend. Britton, platted in 1881, was named for the general manager of the railroad, becoming the county seat in 1885. Other points of historical interest are Sica Hollow and Prayer Rock Museum located in Britton. Early towns were Newark, Spain, Hillhead, Marlow, Burch. Present day towns include Langford, Eden, Lake City, Veblen, and Britton.  
 
Northeast South Dakota
 
If you love the great outdoors, you’ll love the fresh glacial lakes and prairies of northeastern South Dakota. The  Glacial Lakes and Prairie's Region offers unique family attractions, camping opportunities and plenty of outdoor adventures for kids of all ages. You’ll also find frontier history, plentiful walleye and one-of-a-kind events.