New Effington, SD
New Effington is a farming town of 269 people in northeastern South Dakota, eight miles from the North Dakota border. Reach it via Highway 10 from Sisseton (15 miles southeast) or Aberdeen (60 miles southwest). The town sits in classic prairie country where grain elevators dot the landscape. Originally called just "Effington" when founded in 1881, residents added "New" in 1883 due to postal confusion with another South Dakota community.
Nearby essentials
How far is New Effington, SD from where I am?
Use your device location to see the distance to New Effington, SD, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.
What is the closest airport to New Effington, SD?
The closest airport to New Effington, SD is Watertown Regional Airport, 123 km (about 1 h 22 min by car).
Where is New Effington, SD on the map?
New Effington, SD is in United States, at 45.856, -96.917 - about 31 km east of Veblen, SD.
