Sturgis, South Dakota
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Location in South Dakota
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| Foundation : | 1888 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | South Dakota | ||
| County : | Meade County | ||
| Coordinates : | 44 ° 25 ′ N , 103 ° 31 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Central ( UTC − 6 / −5 ) | ||
| Residents : | 6,627 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 683.2 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 9.7 km 2 (about 4 mi 2 ) of which 9.7 km 2 (about 4 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 1043 m | ||
| Postal code : | 57785 | ||
| Area code : | +1 605 | ||
| FIPS : | 46-62100 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1265387 | ||
| Mayor : | Maury LaRue | ||
Sturgis is a small town and the administrative seat of Meade County , South Dakota , USA . The population is 6627 (as of 2010).
Sturgis is known for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally , which is one of the largest motorcycle events in the world with around half a million visitors. The city was named after General Samuel D. Sturgis .
Attractions
- Bear Butte State Park
- Fort Meade Cavalry Museum
- Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
- Black Hills National Cemetery
- South Dakota Centennial Trail
- Wonderland Cave
- Fort Meade Recreation Area and National Back Country Byway
Web links
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