Bloomington, South Dakota
Bloomington is a ghost town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. It was destroyed by criminals in 1877.[1]
History
Bloomington was founded on the banks of a small creek near Vermillion. In 1877, outlaws passed through and destroyed the town, leading to its immediate abandonment. Nothing remains of the town today.[1]
Geography
Bloomington is located in Clay County, South Dakota, United States, just off of Route 77.[2] It was about five miles north of Vermillion.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Wehrmann, Justin. "Bloomington". Ghost Towns. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ "The Ghost Town of Bloomington, South Dakota Lost Treasure". Metal Detecting: Ghost Towns of the East. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
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