Page Contents for Tabor, South Dakota

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The South Dakota state capital is Pierre.
The population of Tabor is approximately 423 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 201 (2000), 172 (2010).
The amount of land area in Tabor is 0.827 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Tabor is 0.4 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Tabor to Washington DC is 1166 miles.
The distance to the South Dakota state capital is 174 miles. (as the crow flies)
Tabor is positioned 42.94 degrees north of the equator and 97.65 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Tabor elevation is 1,364 feet above sea level.
Tabor per capita income is $ 22,186 (2009).
Tabor median income is $ 53,505 (2009).
The Tabor median home price is $ 79,176 (2009).

Location

in southeastern South Dakota about 62 miles from Sioux Falls. Other nearby communities are: Lesterville, Utica, Tyndall, Springfield, Yankton and Scotland all in South Dakota and Santee and Crofton, both in Nebraska.
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History & History Related Items

The area was first settled in 1868 when Czech immigrants began to arrive. Most of the later settlers later came to this same area. The new settlers wanted a better life in America and began to work hard for their new community. Since they were a religious group, one of their first concerns was the establishment of a church here. The first church was completed in 1874 and made of chalk rock. With the growing population, the church was soon outgrown and a red brick church was built in 1898. St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church is still the only church in this small town. Life here centers around the parish activities and functions.
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The founding of Tabor

15 April 1872

The incorporation of Tabor

1 September 1888

Attractions

Home of Czech Days held each year in June to honor the areas Czech heritage.

Blachnik Museum

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and cemetery
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Tabor Chamber

Tabor Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 21
Tabor, SD 57063
Phone: 605-463-2476

Tabor Organizations

Tabor Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 21
Tabor, SD 57063
Phone: 605-463-2476

Tabor Schools

Bon Homme School District 4-2
P.O. Box 28
1404 Fir Street
Tyndall, SD 57066
Phone: 605-589-3388 Tabor

Miscellany

The population of Tabor was:
1990 - 403
2000 - 417
2010 - 423

Median age:
2000 - 42 years

Population Density:
2000 - 1,057 persons per square mile

The number of Housing units:
1990 - 194
2000 - 201

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Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 30,694
2009 - $ 53,505

Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 15,885
2009 - $ 22,186

Median House Value:
2000 - $ 45,400
2009 - $ 79,176

Tabor is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.