Trojan

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

Trojan Field was an American football field located in Madison, South Dakota owned by Dakota State University. It served as the home field for the Dakota State Trojans from 1968 until 2022. The field was located at 1302 N Summit Ave., Madison, SD on the north side of Dakota State University's campus. The 2022 season was the final one for Dakota State at Trojan Field. In their final home game of the season, the Trojans shut out the Waldorf Warriors by a score of 13–0. Following the 2022 season, Trojan Field was torn down and eventually replaced by Brian Kern Family Stadium.

The on-the-ground condition of Trojan 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Trojan 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 Trojan is roughly 44.3422, -103.8380 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.