Humboldt, South Dakota was originally settled by German immigrants in 1880 and named for a German explorer, Baron Alexander von Humboldt. The Humboldt post office was later established in 1890.

Today Humboldt, South Dakota is a small agricultural town serving the many farms in the surrounding area. A number of the residents do drive into Sioux Falls to work but prefer the small town atmosphere for a slower pace of living and raising their families. Humboldt is prime pheasant hunting country with all the corn fields in the area.

Picture your next travel stop in Humboldt, South Dakota!