Lawrence County Employee Directory
Government AdministrationSouth Dakota, United States501-1000 Employees
Lawrence County is a county government entity in the western-central region of South Dakota, with its seat in Deadwood. Founded in 1877, the county spans about 800 square miles and serves a population estimated in the tens of thousands. It encompasses several communities, including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish, Whitewood and the township of St. Onge. The county operates within the government administration sector, providing local public services through a workforce of several hundred employees. In October 2023, one county commissioner resigned to focus on legislative duties.