Midland, South Dakota was given its name because Midland is supposedly midway between the Missouri River and the south fork of the Cheyenne River. Midland was founded in 1890 by the first storekeeper, J.C. Russell. Midland, SD was one of the towns engaged in a riotous county seat contest in 1914, when rambling Stanley County was divided, but lost the bid to Phillip.

Today Midland, South Dakota is a small prairie town providing basic necessities to the ranches in the area. Midland sits on a large underground artesian lake that provides hot water heat to the local schools. A few enterprising hotel owners advertise “hot mineral baths” with their accommodations too. There is a fantastic museum area of preserved old west pioneer building for the history buffs. Midland, SD is a combination of Prairie homesteaders and the Western Ranchers.

Picture your next travel stop in Midland, South Dakota!