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About Lake Poinsett, SD

Lake Poinsett is a small South Dakota town of 348 people built around a natural prairie lake in Hamlin County. Reach it via Highway 28 from US 81, about 25 miles from Watertown or 45 miles from Brookings. The community serves as a quiet fishing and boating destination, with the lake named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who introduced poinsettias to America.

Where is Lake Poinsett, SD on the map?

Lake Poinsett, SD is in United States, at 44.566, -97.080 - about 12 km east of Lake Norden, SD.

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The closest airport to Lake Poinsett, SD is Watertown Regional Airport, 44 km (about 47 min by car).

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