Alexandria, SD

united states

Alexandria is a small farming town of about 700 people in southeastern South Dakota, serving as Hanson County's seat. It's located 50 miles northwest of Sioux Falls via US 18 and Highway 25, making it about an hour's drive through prairie farmland. The town sits at a rural crossroads connecting surrounding agricultural communities, with Highway 34 providing access from Mitchell to the west. The early 1900s brick courthouse anchors the modest downtown square.