Settled in 1881, the community was founded, and in 1882 the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad constructed a branch line through the Big Sioux Valley, with its turntable at Castlewood. The engineer of the first train passing through was named Castle, and the conductor's name was Wood, which is the origins of the name for the town. Castlewood is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
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ALC membership statistics and policies are defined, and its worship schedule, church calendars, and areas of ministry are posted and discussed. Other resources include its location in Castlewood, South Dakota, inspirational stories, humor, and contact data.
http://www.itctel.com/americlc/
Castlewood School District 28-1
An overview of the public school administrative district headquartered in Castlewood, South Dakota is offered, with details of its elementary and high school, including school calendars, staff lists, and contact data. A district calendar and staff web pages are available, as well.
http://www.castlewood.k12.sd.us/
The city's official site offers general information relating to the community as well as serving as a guide to city schools, recreational facilities and opportunities, churches and economic development.
http://www.castlewoodcity.com/
Sunday church service and Sunday school schedules are posted, along with a weekly bulletin, calendar of church programs and special events, contacts, and driving directions to the facility in Castlewood, South Dakota.
http://www.hamlinreformedchurch.org/
Beginning as a 1920s rural gas station, the Castlewood, South Dakota store still has gas pumps and snacks for travelers, but also carries an inventory of about 2,500 firearms. Many of its products are featured here, along with hunting photographs.
http://www.koneskorner.com/
Providing services throughout South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota, the Castlewood, South Dakota construction company does cement work, sweeping, backhoe and trencher services, building, transporting and rental equipment. Its services and specials are featured.
http://www.constructionadventure.com/
