Buffalo County, South Dakota Genealogy

United States   South Dakota    Buffalo County

County Courthouse
Buffalo County; PO Box 148; Gann Valley, SD 57341-0148; Ph. 605.293.3234 Details: (Attached to Bon Homme Co prior to organization 13 Jan 1871) (Reg of Deeds has b &amp; d rec from 1905, bur rec from 1941 &amp; land rec; Co Treas has m rec from 1887; Co Clk has div rec from 1915, pro &amp; ct rec from 1885)

Parent County
1864--Buffalo County was created 6 January 1864 from Brugier County was Eliminated 6 Jan 1864, and Charles Mix Counties, and unorganized territory. County seat: Gann Valley

Indian Reservation
A portion of the Crow Creek Indian Reservation is located in Buffalo County. The remaining part is in Hyde County.

Neighboring Counties

 * Brule
 * Hand
 * Hyde
 * Jerauld
 * Lyman

Census
1905, 1915, 1925 State Censuses --Unique information could include: Ethnic Background, Maiden Name, Church Affiliation &amp; Military Service

  1905 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1915 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1925 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1935 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1945 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.