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History · Kidder

Kidder dates to 1885, and 100% of its homes were built before 1940

Below: maps from 1953 on.

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How Kidder began

When was Kidder founded?

1885

Kidder dates its founding to 1885 (Wikipedia’s history). Its post office opened in 1887.

2020 census: 25141 years
Founding year: Wikipedia. First post office: 1887.

What stands out about Kidder’s past

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The story so far

Kidder, in brief

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Kidder yet. The photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Kidder is a census-designated place that is located in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. Its population was 25 at the 2020 census. Kidder was laid out in 1885 and most likely was named after Jefferson P. Kidder, a Dakota Territory legislator. It is approximately eight miles north of Britton, the county seat of Marshall County. The streets of the CDP's are named after trees (ex. Pine St., Elm St.), while the avenues of the CDP are named after fruits (ex. Plum Ave., Apple Ave.)

Kidder was established in 1885. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 57 to 25 (-56%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

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On the map

Kidder on the map, 1953 to 1979

Every edition of the U.S. Geological Survey’s map of Kidder. Tap a year, or press play to watch the town change.

Kidder on the 1953 USGS mapKidder on the 1979 USGS map1953Milbank sheet · 1:250,000

U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (public domain), via Esri’s collection of the scans. The red ring marks the center of Kidder.

Famous people

Famous people close to Kidder

Nobody well known was born in Kidder itself, so here are the best known from just nearby.

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Frank FarrarAmerican politician · b. 1929
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Med ParkAmerican basketball player · b. 1933
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Susan WismerAmerican politician · b. 1955
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Patricia FarrarAmerican educator · b. 1931

Questions about Kidder’s history

What year was Kidder founded?

In 1885, according to Wikipedia’s history of the town. Kidder’s post office opened in 1887.

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Where this page comes from

Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →

From U.S. Geological Survey historical maps. Archive images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.