McPherson County
A North Central County in South Dakota
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McPherson County Origin: Created in 1873 and named for Union Brigadier General James Birdseye McPherson, (click on name for photo image) was killed action at Atlanta GA in 1864. Organized in 1885; Leola was established as the county seat.
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Population History of McPherson County from 1890-2000:
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Year |
1890 |
1900 |
1910 |
1920 |
1930 |
1940 |
1950 |
1960 |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
1998 |
2000 |
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Population |
5940 |
6327 |
6791 |
7705 |
8774 |
8353 |
7071 |
5821 |
5022 |
4027 |
3228 |
2738 |
2904 |
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