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Englewood

A ghost town of unknown status in Lawrence County, South Dakota.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Englewood doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Englewood Township is a township in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, it contains 16 people and 9 households.

Lawrence County holds 43 documented ghost towns, including Albany, Allerton, Annie Creek — Englewood keeps them company on the map.

The story of Englewood

South Dakota's ghost towns mix Black Hills gold camps with prairie farm towns the Dust Bowl finished.

Englewood Township is a township in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, it contains 16 people and 9 households.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Englewood is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Englewood is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Englewood FAQs

Where is Englewood located?
Englewood is in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Englewood in?
Englewood sits in Lawrence County, South Dakota. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lawrence County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Englewood?
Englewood Township is a township in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, it contains 16 people and 9 households.
What remains at Englewood today?
The on-the-ground condition of Englewood is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Englewood?
Here's the honest truth: access to Englewood is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Englewood Township, Perkins County, South Dakota”), CC BY-SA.

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