About Custer County, South Dakota
Custer County is located in the southwestern part of South Dakota. It is bordered by Pennington County to the north, Fall River County to the east, Oglala Lakota County to the south, and Custer State Park to the west. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 8,216. The county seat is Custer.
The county was created in 1875 and organized in 1877. It was named for General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Custer?
Contact the Custer County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Custer Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Custer County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Custer Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Custer County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Custer government websites.
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