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Welcome to Kennebec ...

The town of Kennebec is located in Lyman County<1> and is the County Seat for Lyman County.

The pronunciation of Kennebec: KEN-nuh-bek<2>

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Kennebec has a population of 247 people<3> (see below for details).

Kennebec is 1,680 feet [512 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Kennebec lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Kennebec is located in the (605) area code.

The ZIP code for Kennebec: 57544<5>

We don't have a date for the establishment of Kennebec.

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Kennebec had an population of 247 people. This is an increase of 2.92% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 13.64% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Kennebec had a population of 240 people (which is 6.39% of the total population of Lyman County). This makes Kennebec the county's 4th most populous community.

The population of Kennebec represents 0.03% of the population of South Dakota (which has 814,180 people), making it the state's 224th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 240 people, the population of Kennebec decreased 16.08% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 286 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Kennebec.

Communities Also Named Kennebec ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Kennebec - they are located in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine (2) and North Carolina.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Kennebec.

Communities near Kennebec ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kennebec.

  • Presho
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    • Presho lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<6> to the west of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 489 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Presho have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Presho
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Presho<8>
  • Reliance
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    • Reliance lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the east of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 210 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reliance have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Reliance
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reliance<8>
  • East Lyman
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    • East Lyman lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> to the east of Kennebec.
    • Estimated population in 2019: 145 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Lyman have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on East Lyman
  • Lyman
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    • Lyman lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<6> to the east of Kennebec.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 43 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyman have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lyman
  • Lower Brule
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    • Lower Brule lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the northeast of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 24 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Brule have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lower Brule
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lower Brule<8>
  • Vivian
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    • Vivian lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<6> to the west of Kennebec.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 149 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vivian have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Vivian
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vivian<8>
  • Fort Thompson
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    • Fort Thompson lies 23 miles [37 km]<6> to the northeast of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,282 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fort Thompson
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Thompson<8>
  • Hamill
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    • Hamill lies 23 miles [37 km]<6> to the southeast of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 11 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamill have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hamill
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamill<8>
  • Oacoma
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    • Oacoma lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<6> to the east of Kennebec.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oacoma have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Oacoma
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oacoma<8>
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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 Kennebec. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kennebec.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kennebec. 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 Kennebec.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kennebec. See our Newspapers Page for Kennebec.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kennebec ...

Looking for more information about Kennebec? 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 Kennebec, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kennebec.

Adding Kennebec to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Kennebec 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 Kennebec was on a map titled Map of South Dakota (from Rand McNally, 1937).

We also found Kennebec on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for South Dakota (1949).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Kennebec.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kennebec. 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 Lyman, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Kennebec. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<3>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Kennebec.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kennebec - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>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 Kennebec). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kennebec or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Kennebec) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Kennebec. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from KennebecOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Kennebec. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.9056, Longitude: -99.8620    
<7>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.
<8>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.




 

 

 

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