Welcome to Twin Brooks ...
The town of Twin Brooks is located in Grant County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Twin Brooks, you might consider that their post office opened in 1879.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Twin Brooks has a population of 69 people<2> (see below for details).
Twin Brooks is 1,260 feet [384 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Twin Brooks lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Twin Brooks is within the boundaries of the (605) area code.
The ZIP code for Twin Brooks: 57269<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Twin Brooks had an population of 69 people (or an increase of 25.45% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Twin Brooks had a population of 69 people. This makes Twin Brooks the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 69 people, the population of Twin Brooks increased 25.45% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 55 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Twin Brooks.
Communities Also Named Twin Brooks ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Twin Brooks - they are located in Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Twin Brooks.
Communities near Twin Brooks ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Twin Brooks.
- Milbank
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milbank have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milbank
- Milbank is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,066 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milbank <6>
- Ortonville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ortonville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ortonville
- Ortonville is located in Big Stone County (MN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,748 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ortonville <6>
- Wilmot
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmot have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmot
- Wilmot is located in Roberts County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 497 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmot <6>
- Big Stone City
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Stone City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Stone City
- Big Stone City is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 451 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Stone City <6>
- Summit
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit
- Summit is located in Roberts County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 288 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Summit <6>
- South Shore
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Shore
- South Shore is located in Codington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for South Shore <6>
- Hartford Beach
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartford Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartford Beach
- Hartford Beach is located in Roberts County
- Estimated population in 2014: 126 people
- Corona
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corona have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corona
- Corona is located in Roberts County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 107 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corona <6>
- Stockholm
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockholm have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockholm
- Stockholm is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 106 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockholm <6>
- Revillo
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Revillo have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Revillo
- Revillo is located in Grant County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 104 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Revillo <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Twin Brooks. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Twin Brooks.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Twin Brooks. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Twin Brooks.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Twin Brooks. See our Newspapers Page for Twin Brooks.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Twin Brooks ...
Looking for more information about Twin Brooks? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Twin Brooks, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Twin Brooks.
Adding Twin Brooks to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Twin Brooks in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Twin Brooks was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Twin Brooks post office opened in 1879.
We also found Twin Brooks in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Twin Brooks.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Twin Brooks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Grant, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Twin Brooks. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Twin Brooks - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Twin Brooks). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Twin Brooks or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |