Etta

Etta is a ghost town in Pennington County, South Dakota, also historically referred to as Etta Camp and Etta Mine. Its identity is rooted in mining, and it earned a notable place in geological history as the site where the largest spodumene crystal ever found was discovered.

Visitors today will find the remnants of a former mining community in a rural South Dakota setting. As with most ghost towns, expect sparse physical remains rather than a preserved townscape. The site rewards those with an interest in mining history and mineralogical curiosity rather than those seeking developed amenities.