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Mitchell is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, USA. The population was 14,558 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Davison County. Mitchell was incorporated in 1881. It was named for Milwaukee banker Alexander Mitchell, President of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (Milwaukee Road). Mitchell is located at 43.713896, -98.026282. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.2 km² (10.9 mi²). 25.6 km² (9.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (9.29%) is water.

Attractions:
Mitchell is home of the world famous Corn Palace. The Corn Palace is decorated with several colors of dried corn and grains creating murals. The theme of the murals is changed regularly. The building itself is used for several purposes including a basketball arena, the local high school prom, trade shows, staged entertainment, and the Shriner's Circus.

The Enchanted World Doll Museum is located across the street from the Corn Palace. It is a collection of over 4,000 dolls from around the world. The dolls are posed in various scenes that represent their origins.

Mitchell is also home to the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village. The Prehistoric Indian Village is an archaeological site where scientists are excavating a Native American village, believed to be ancestors of the present Mandan residing in North Dakota, that is buried near Lake Mitchell. The excavation site is unique in that it is enclosed by an Archeodome, a climate controlled building built over the excavation, that allows scientists to continue their excavation year round. There is also a small museum of Native American art and history nearby.

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