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LeBeau

A ghost town of unknown status in Walworth County, South Dakota.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

The map remembers LeBeau long after the crowds moved on. LeBeau or Le Beau may refer to: LeBeau (surname) Lebeau, Louisiana, an unincorporated community LeBeau, South Dakota, a ghost town

LeBeau is the lone documented ghost town in Walworth County — for now.

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The story of LeBeau

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

LeBeau or Le Beau may refer to: LeBeau (surname) Lebeau, Louisiana, an unincorporated community LeBeau, South Dakota, a ghost town

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of LeBeau 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to LeBeau 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. The mapped point for LeBeau is roughly 45.3044, -100.3022 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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LeBeau FAQs

01Where is LeBeau located?
LeBeau is in Walworth County, South Dakota, mapped near 45.3044, -100.3022.
02What county is LeBeau in?
LeBeau sits in Walworth County, South Dakota. See our full guide to ghost towns in Walworth County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of LeBeau?
LeBeau or Le Beau may refer to: LeBeau (surname) Lebeau, Louisiana, an unincorporated community LeBeau, South Dakota, a ghost town
04What remains at LeBeau today?
The on-the-ground condition of LeBeau 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.
05Can you visit LeBeau?
Here's the honest truth: access to LeBeau 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. The mapped point for LeBeau is roughly 45.3044, -100.3022 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“LeBeau”), CC BY-SA.

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