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Welcome to Pennington County's Web Site
Named for John L. Pennington, Dakota Territory governor, Pennington County was formed in 1875. Pennington's first county seat was at a mining camp called Sheridan located at a spot which is now Sheridan Lake. Located in western South Dakota and forming the center portion of the Black Hills, Pennington County also reaches far into the Badlands. With its mining, logging, and ranching background, the County has a colorful history.

Departments and Services Directory
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Auditor Law Enforcement
Buildings & Grounds Ordinance Enforcement
City/County Alcohol & Drug Pennington County 9-1-1
Commissioners Pennington County Jail
Emergency Mgmt Planning & Zoning
Equalization Public Defender
4-H Program Register of Deeds
Fire Administration Sheriff's Office
Friendship House State's Attorney
Health & Human Services Teen Court
Highway Department Treasurer's Office
Human Resources Truancy Intervention
Information Technology Veterans' Services
Juvenile Diversion Victims' Assistance
Juvenile Services Center Weed & Pest
 
 
Pennington County Views
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24/7 motor vehicle registration renewal self-service terminal available in the entrance way of the Public Safety Building at 300 Kansas City St, Rapid City, South Dakota.
 
County Views photos courtesy of S. Limbaugh, D. Jennisen, P. Loughney & R. Maxwell
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