Old Elm Spring Colony
Census-designated place in Hutchinson County, South Dakota
Old Elm Spring Colony is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, with 114 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is New Elm Spring Colony, 1.2 miles W.
- 114residents (2020 Census)
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 117 / sq mipopulation density
- 57332ZIP code
About Old Elm Spring Colony
Old Elm Spring Colony, formerly called the Old Elmspring Hutterite Colony, is a Hutterite colony and census-designated place (CDP) in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 census. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
It is on the northern edge of the county, bordered to the north by Hanson County. It is on high ground on the east side of the James River. It is 24 miles (39 km) north-northwest of Olivet, the county seat, and 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Parkston. New Elm Spring Colony is 3 miles (5 km) to the west, across the James River.
It began as a Hutterite colony in 1876. In 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Historic Hutterite Colonies Thematic Resource, and included six contributing buildings over 8 acres (3.2 ha), including the Good Samaritan Home.
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Old Elm Spring Colony had 114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 117 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old Elm Spring Colony at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Hutchinson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 114 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Coordinates | 43.4918° N, 97.8043° W |
| ZIP code | 57332 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4646770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old Elm Spring Colony
- New Elm Spring Colony1.2 mi W
- Oak Lane Colony3.4 mi E
- Milltown4.6 mi S
- Rockport Colony6.5 mi N
- Dimock9.2 mi W
- Ethan9.7 mi W
- Rosedale Colony10.0 mi N
- Tschetter Colony10.2 mi SE
- Alexandria11.3 mi N
- Parkston11.4 mi SW
- Emery12.0 mi NE
- Millbrook Colony12.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Old Elm Spring Colony
What county is Old Elm Spring Colony in?
Old Elm Spring Colony is in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Old Elm Spring Colony, SD?
114 people lived in Old Elm Spring Colony at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old Elm Spring Colony, SD?
The ZIP code of Old Elm Spring Colony is 57332.
What towns are near Old Elm Spring Colony?
New Elm Spring Colony (1.2 mi), Oak Lane Colony (3.4 mi), Milltown (4.6 mi), Rockport Colony (6.5 mi), Dimock (9.2 mi).
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