This is an incomplete list of ghost towns in South Dakota, United States of America.

Classification

Ghost towns can include sites in various states of disrepair and abandonment. Some sites no longer have any trace of civilization and have reverted to pasture land or empty fields. Other sites are unpopulated but still have standing buildings.

Barren site Sites no longer in existence or have been destroyed Deserted or barren Covered with water Reverted to pasture May have a few difficult-to-find foundations/footings at most

Neglected site Only rubble left Buildings or houses still standing, but majority are roofless

Abandoned site Building or houses still standing but all abandoned No population, except possibly a caretaker Site no longer in existence except for one or two buildings

Ghost towns

A through B Name Other namesCounty LocationDatesStatusNotes MediaAddie Camp Kennedyville, Canadaville, Addie Spur Pennington 1892-1917 Neglected Addie Camp, South Dakota, was a small mining town that began around 1892 when miners moved into the area to work at the nearby Addie Mine. The town grew when a railroad line was built to transport ore, bringing in workers and leading to the creation of buildings like a boarding house, saloon, and small station. For a short time, the town had a steady economy based on tin mining and railroad activity. The mines never became very successful, and when railroad tracks were removed in 1917, the town quickly lost its main source of support. Quickly declining into the few buildings that still stand today. Albany Lawrence Lat: 44.1999846 Long: -103.690751 January 27, 1838 BarrenAlbany only had one house even on earlier maps.Allen's Camp Pennington 1875 or 1876-? A Mr. Allen began mining on Spring Creek some time in 1875 or 1876. He mined approximately $2,000 in gold and dust. He was elected as the recorder for Slate Creek Mining District. He was elected to the Wyoming legislature when he returned to Cheyenne. Found in Andreas' Historical Atlas.Allerton Lawrence Latitude: 44.2874849 Longitude:-103.6785285 BarrenFrom historic road side marker - #270 Black Hills Tragedy “This was Brownsville; half a mile E, down Elk Creek in 1883, was the Hood & Scott lumber Mill near rails end at Allerton. The boarding house at Mill burnt down on 10–11 March and dying in the fire were: Albert Tunnicliff, Raisha C. Rice, James Chalmers, Samuel Haines, Fred D. Peters, Thomas Finless, Charles Hammontree, Peter and Louis Hanson, Harvey Wood and W.H. Andrews. They were buried in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in a common grave. One of the worst Hills tragedies.” Erected: 1959Alta Altamine Pennington LAT: N44 06 14 LONG W103 44 19 1870s-? Neglected This small settlement was very close, nearly the same to, Myersville. As early as 1878, it had a population of 20. In 1883, The Alta Lodi Mining company built a 40 stamp mill, which was later moved to Lookout. In 1893, James Cochran built a 16 ton Huntington Mill, which he operated until 1917. Exploratory work continued sporadically until 1936, but it is possible that only in its early days could Alta be considered anything more than a single mine and its community.American City Lawrence Barren The exact location is unknown, due to flooding that has destroyed all traces of the town.American City was reportedly at the mouth of a long valley leading into Spearfish Canyon, but repeated floods in the area removed all traces of it.Anchor Lawrence 1878 This town was in the Ragged Top mining district. Not to be confused with Anchor City. Town possibly took its name from the Balmoral and Anchor group of mining claims.Anchor City Lawrence This was an early mining camp close to Deadwood on Deadwood Creek above Golden Gate and Central City. Also called "Anchor"; not to be confused with Anchor. The population was recorded, in 1881, to be 291.Annie Creek Stanley City, Reliance Lawrence Location NE 1/4, Section 3, T4N-R2E. Was located on Annie Creek. It was the Annie Creek Mining Company which was, formerly, known as "The New Reliance" and, even earlier, as "The Reliance" Group. The Reliance produce over $600,000 worth of gold up to 1916 and further sampling was done in 1935, but up to 1974 no recent production was reported. The mailing address of the Reliance Mill was Portland. The 1915 USGS map seems to show a narrow gauge railroad leading almost to the mine. The Reliance Mine is miles (2.4 km) west of Trojan or 2 miles (3.2 km) Northeast of Elmore. Any evidence of the town is buried on the tailings of an open pit mine.Ardmore Fall River 1889-2004 Abandoned Ardmore, South Dakota was founded in 1889 as a small town along a railroad line, and it quickly became a stop where trains could refill water and supplies, spurring the growth of the town. However, Ardmore faced serious problems from the start. The local water was not safe to drink because it was too acidic, and the area often had droughts, which made farming very difficult. When trains no longer needed to stop for water due to new technology, Ardmore lost its main purpose. As jobs disappeared, people slowly moved away, and the town was eventually abandoned.Argonne Miner 1886-1970s Barren Argonne, South Dakota started in 1886 as a small railroad town called St. Marys, it was founded by a doctor named Louis Gotthelf. It depended on the railroad and nearby farming to survive, around 1919 it became a small trade center, and in 1920 it was renamed Argonne to honor soldiers who died in World War I.Argyle Custer Barren "Argyle" is named for an early settler to the area. No physical evidence remains, except the site rests next to the Mickelson Trail (old Burlington tracks) Arpan Butte Arpan, South Dakota was founded in 1910, growing around both mining activity and a nearby railroad line. The town quickly became a local hub where trains stopped, and businesses like general stores and grain elevators helped support both miners and farmers in the area. A post office opened in 1911. After World War II, changes in farming and transportation caused people to move away, and important services like the post office and stores eventually closed. Today only few buildings remain.Astoria Lawrence 1887-? Neglected Athboy Corson Abandoned This post office and small village was established west of Whitney (6 miles, 9.7 km), as Whitney was fading out of the picture somewhat. Athboy was a fourth class post office near Black Horse Creek (Whitney Creek). The population was 12 in 1940 and included a blacksmith shop on the corner of "Tuff Avenue and Thunder Hawk Street", as well as a grocery store and post office. Ralph Moore was the first postmaster in December 1917 and continued in the capacity until March 1944, when the mail went to Meadow. The Ruther's maintained the general store, post office and blacksmith shop. The Ruthers also had a gas pump, after cars were used in the area.Atlantic City Custer Town is in the SE of section 5 T3S – R4E north of Custer and about two miles (3.2 km) of Bernie Siding, but location of the mine is unknown as no ruins have been found. Barren The exact location of the town and its mine are a mystery. Atlantic City, according to Black Hills Ghost Towns, the town was home to the Atlantic Mine and its 40 stamp mill. There is a mine called "The Atlantic" which has been found through mine data, which is apparently still a mine that is claimed. It is not clear if it is the same mine, but it is in Custer. Link to information about the Atlantic Mine - http://nevada-outback-gems.com/Gold_rush_history/South_Dakota/S_Dakota13.htmBakerville Custer Latitude: 43.668597 Longitude: -103.4293607 Barren Located in Custer State Park. The 1901 USGS map of the area shows just two houses here. On the south fork of Lame Johnny Creek. In 1887, it had a post office and, in 1900, a population of 27 people.Ball Butte BarrenFound on a map USGennet used as a header (also discovered on 1921 Rand McNally and Company map) on; it seemed to have been located on the North Fork Sulpher Creek (earlier, known also as "Rattle Snake Creek"), very close to the Butte County - Delano (Meade) County borders. Map link - Northwest of Sulpher which was in Meade County. LOCATION (USGS MAP) - Found on 1910 NEWELL USGS map T.11.N - R.9.E Found in WPA Project book under Ghost Towns South Dakota Place Names : 25 miles (40.2 km) Northeast of Newell, derived its name from the wife of the first postmaster, Mrs. Smith E. Russel, whose maiden name was Ball. The post office was discontinued many years before the publication.