History :

The town of Wessington Springs has a history that runs as deep as the roots of the three-hundred year old trees that are found throughout its hills. The site of the town was staked out in May of 1882, but the true story of Wessington Springs began long before Columbus even thought of sailing to this continent.

The Wessington Springs town site was platted in 1882, but Main Street did not get its first building until 1883. Over the years Main Street has been host to businesses of all types, tailor shops, photo studios, service stations, meat markets, lumber yards, music stores, a hatchery, and many more. In the early 1900's Main Street was also the center of activity on Friday and Saturday evenings. Families would come to town and socialize on the board walk while children played in the street.