Fairfax, SD

united states

Fairfax is a tiny farming town in south-central South Dakota, population 119, sitting along State Highway 18 in Gregory County. Most visitors arrive via US Highway 83 south from Pierre or east from Interstate 90 near Chamberlain. The town serves as a quiet waypoint on Highway 18, with Winner 30 miles east providing the nearest substantial services. Its small post office has operated since 1907, a remnant from the railroad era.