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Summerset, SD Area Guide

The newest city in South Dakota, Summerset was incorporated in 2005 and is the first city to do so since 1985. Located in Meade County, Summerset is a mere ten miles north of Rapid City, off Interstate 90. A planned community, Summerset was started by Ron Baker and his company, American West Communities, the city of Summerset actually beginning as a subdivision between the town of Black Hawk and Piedmont. Operating under a Mayor and two commissioners, Summerset has grown to include a police chief and city officials have worked diligently to make their city the kind of place that families will love to settle down in and work, as well as play.Home to several businesses, Summerset is growing every day as new businesses open their doors to enjoy the small town atmosphere with the big city perks.
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History

Summerset is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. Located in the western part of the state, it is the first city to incorporate in the state since 1985.

Summerset was incorporated in an election that was held on June 7, 2005. Opponents of the city's dissolution insist a population of more than a thousand, despite the formal pre-incorporation census indicating 597 residents. The city is located west of Interstate 90, between the towns of Blackhawk and Piedmont, South Dakota. The city shares its zip codes of 57718 and 57769 with these two towns.

During its first year, Summerset faced a few challenges. There was confusion about the location of the city's boundaries. A lawsuit was filed to dismiss the incorporation election. And, the citizens petitioned to have the town dissolved for a multitude of reasons, including high taxes; the petition failed.

This issue went to trial on September 14, 2006 in Meade County. A decision was handed down by the jury in the trial on September 15, 2006 siding with Summerset that there were indeed more than 1000 inhabitants at the time of the vote to incorporate. The plaintiff, Casey Dolney of Summerset, can appeal the decision to the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summerset,_South_Dakota

Summerset, SD Nearby Attractions & Activities

Bear Country USA

Founded by Dr. Dennis “Doc” Casey and his wife Pauline, Bear Country, USA offers visitors close up, intimate views of most North American mammals. Take a leisurely three mile drive through enclosures in the Black Hills of South Dakota and see animals as they would be in the wild.

For more information, visit: http://www.bearcountryusa.com/home/index.php

Storybook Island
A free children’s theme park open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend daily, Storybook Island’s goal is to provide a free, safe, educational environment for everyone from the young in years to the young at heart, encouraging the power of imagination.
To learn more, visit: http://www.storybookisland.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=54

Parks and Recreation

Enjoy Summerset Parks and amenities of Summerset’s parks and recreation department any time of the year!
For more information, visit: http://www.summerset.us/Parks_and_Recreation.html

Events Calendar

To learn more about events in Summerfield, visit: http://www.summerset.us/Events.html