The map remembers Perry long after the crowds moved on. Carl E. Perry is an American politician in the South Dakota Senate. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Perry has been serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2019.
Lawrence County holds 43 documented ghost towns, including Albany, Allerton, Annie Creek — Perry keeps them company on the map.
The story of Perry
South Dakota's ghost towns mix Black Hills gold camps with prairie farm towns the Dust Bowl finished.
Carl E. Perry is an American politician in the South Dakota Senate. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Perry has been serving in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2019. He attended Northern State University from 1971 to 1973.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Perry 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Perry 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.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Perry FAQs
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02What county is Perry in?
03What is the history of Perry?
04What remains at Perry today?
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Carl E. Perry”), CC BY-SA.
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