Madison Attractions
Madison (pop. 6,500) was once a Dakota Sioux camp that survived hardship and is now a popular spot for walleye fishing. The town is bordered by Lakes Brandt, Herman and Madison.
The Prairie Village in Madison is located on a 120-acre site with turn of the century buildings from around the state, including a church, a one-room country school, store, depot, country bank, and farm and ranch homes, jail, claim shanty and log house.
Address:
Prairie Village, Box 256, Madison, SD 57042, United States
Phone: 1 (605) 256-3644, Fax: 1 (605) 256-5004
Hours:
May 11 to September 1: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm
Facilities: Gift shop
The Smith-Zimmerman Heritage Museum is located on the Dakota State University campusin Madison. Exhibits date from the first eastern settlers from 1850 to 1950. Period rooms present artifacts that represent the ethnic background of early settlers.
Hours:
1pm-4:30pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sat
Tips: Donations are accepted.