Shadehill is an unincorporated community in Perkins County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. [1]
Shadehill was founded in 1916. The community is reportedly named after a nearby hill which, in turn, was named for a Col. L.M. Shade, who was a member of the State Highway Commission when South Dakota Highway 73 was being built through the vicinity. [2] A post office called Shadehill was established in 1918, and remained in operation until 1965. [3]
Shadehill Dam and Shadehill Reservoir, completed in 1951, [4] are near the town site. [5] [6]
The Bureau of Reclamation is proud of the performance of Shadehill Dam and Reservoir, which was completed in August of 1951.
45°45′56″N 102°10′46″W / 45.76556°N 102.17944°W