Kennebec, South Dakota

About Kennebec

Set in the central part of South Dakota, Kennebec is a tiny community counting 285 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Kennebec is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 335 residents per square mile.

📰 Kennebec News Today

• Road Closure Scheduled on S.D. Highway 248 Between Presho and Kennebec South Dakota State News (.gov) · May 18
• UPDATE: South Dakota Department of Public Safety Identifies Man Who Died In Crash Near Lake Andes Mitchell Now · Jul 21
• Kennebec man identified as person killed in Friday accident near Lake Andes DRGNews · Jul 21
• Accelerated construction on I-90 between Kennebec and Reliance starts Tuesday Dakota News Now · Apr 25
• Name Of Kennebec Man Killed In Weekend Crash In Charles Mix County Released By South Dakota Highway Patrol - KCCR-AM KCCR-AM · Jul 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest South Dakota headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Kennebec Unique

• The only place in America named Kennebec — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kennebec

• Benji's Diner
• The 605 Restaurant & Bar

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kennebec

• Brakke Dam State Public Shooting Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kennebec

• Lyman Elementary - 04

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Kennebec

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