Welcome to Oglala ...

Oglala is located in Oglala Lakota County<1>.

The pronunciation of Oglala: OHG-lah-luh<2>

Oglala is 3,000 feet [914 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the altitude of Oglala is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Oglala lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Code for Oglala: 605

The ZIP code for Oglala: 57764<4>

Communities near Oglala ...

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

Manderson - White Horse Creek
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Manderson - White Horse Creek is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Manderson
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Manderson is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Pine Ridge
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
- Pine Ridge is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Whiteclay
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
- Whiteclay is located in Sheridan County (NE)
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- Whiteclay has also been known as:
- Pine Ridge
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Wounded Knee
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
- Wounded Knee is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Porcupine
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
- Porcupine is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Denby
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
- Denby is located in Oglala Lakota County
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Sharps Corner
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
- Sharps Corner is located in Oglala Lakota County
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- Estimated population in 2014: 77 people
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Oelrichs
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
- Oelrichs is located in Fall River County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 124 people
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Rockyford
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Rockyford is located in Oglala Lakota County
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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 Oglala. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Oglala.

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

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

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Oglala ...

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

Footnotes ...

<1>	If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Oglala Lakota, 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 Oglala. 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>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Oglala - 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 community (such as Oglala). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Oglala or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.