Welcome to the Clear Lake Museum Website.
The Cornell House
Clear Lake, population estimated at 1,300, is the largest city and county seat of Deuel County, South Dakota. Clear Lake was surveyed and platted in September 1884 and incorporated as a town on July 6, 1885. First named Deuel Center because of its location near the geographic center of Deuel County, the city was renamed Clear Lake after the beautiful nearby lake.
The History of Clear Lake
Original Deuel County Court House
The Clear Lake Historical Society accepts financial contributions and donations of historical artifacts and other items of interest to the history of Clear Lake and Deuel County. Lifetime memberships are also available. Contact any board member for further information.
- The Museum is open Mondays 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Tea at 3:00)
June 6th through Sept. (Not open July 4th)
Other times available by appointment
- AARP Sponsored free coffee & Cookies, (6/6, 7/11, & 8/1)
- Memorial Day after program/lunch @Legion
- Rodeo Days 3 -
5 p.m. (Thurs, Fri. Sat.) - Dog Days (open 4 -
8 p.m.) - AARP/BBB Fraud Watch (June 28 at 10:00 a.m.)
- Annual Meeting-
July 18th at 3:00 p.m.
Museum open by special appointment for groups and families. Please contact a board member for details.
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Clear Lake Main Street 1909
Preserving a Treasure Chest of Memories
A Deuel Area
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