Hartford, South Dakota was originally named Oaksville for an early pioneer of the town. A few years later it was renamed by other early settlers for their home town, Hartford, Connecticut.

Today, Hartford, South Dakota is a growing and thriving small town just outside of Sioux Falls. Unlike several of the other close by towns, Hartford is more than just a bedroom community to Sioux Falls.. Hartford also serves a strong agricultural area with many of the local businesses in town. If you are interested in the yesterdays of South Dakota, Hartford is a good place to stop. Hartford has a museum and wonderful antique shops.

Picture your next travel stop in Hartford, South Dakota!