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ABOUT SPEARFISH
Spearfish, like most other cities in the Black Hills, was founded in 1876 around the time of the gold rush. It was incorporated in 1888. Today, it is home to the Black Hills State University, and a myriad of scenic byways and hikes.
SPEARFISH LOCAL DETAILS
TERRAIN
- Elevation: 3,648 ft.
- Terrain: City area is flat but surrounding area is very hilly and densely forested
- Most northern part of the Black Hills
DEMOGRAPHICS
- Population: 12,193
- Main source of income: Government agencies (including National Park Service and US Forest Service), tourism
NECESSITIES
- Monument Health Spearfish Clinic
- Black Hills Airport
- Grocery stores: Walmart, Safeway, Family Dollar, Walgreens
- Right on I-90
SPEARFISH LOCAL CULTURE
TOURISM & CULTURE
ACTIVITIES
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Golf
- Hockey
- A variety of public parks and sports complexes
