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Ghost Town · South Dakota

Perry

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

The map remembers Perry long after the crowds moved on. Carl E. Perry is an American politician in the South Dakota Senate. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Perry has been serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2019.

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

The story of Perry

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

Carl E. Perry is an American politician in the South Dakota Senate. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Perry has been serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2019. He attended Northern State University from 1971 to 1973.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Perry 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 Perry 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.

Perry FAQs

Where is Perry located?
Perry is in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Perry in?
Perry sits in Lawrence County, South Dakota. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lawrence County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Perry?
Carl E. Perry is an American politician in the South Dakota Senate. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Perry has been serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2019. He attended Northern State University from 1971 to 1973.
What remains at Perry today?
The on-the-ground condition of Perry 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 Perry?
Here's the honest truth: access to Perry 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 (“Carl E. Perry”), CC BY-SA.

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