Reliance, South Dakota is a small agricultural town nestled in the rolling bluffs of what is known as the west river area. Reliance was founded in 1905 when the railroad was built tying together the eastern and western parts of South Dakota. Homesteaders moved in and Reliance was developed. The name, Reliance, was selected by the Milwaukee railroad’s Town Site Company.

Today Reliance, South Dakota is a small agricultural town with a few conveniences for the traveler and pheasant hunters that stop to rest, eat, and fill up with gas before continuing down Interstate 90.

Picture your next travel stop in Reliance, South Dakota!