| Corson | |
| Coordinates: | 43.6164°N -96.5717°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | South Dakota |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Minnehaha |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Subdivision Name3: | Brandon |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Elevation M: | 415 |
| Elevation Ft: | 1362 |
| Population Total: | 70 |
| Population As Of: | 2010 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Corson is an unincorporated community in Brandon Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 70. It lies immediately north of Interstate 90 and Brandon on South Dakota Highway 11. Once mainly a railroad and farming community, it is becoming an industrial area supporting the county. Sioux Falls is located west-southwest of the community.It is served by the BNSF Railway Company.[1]
Corson is named for Henry Tabor Corson (1838–1914), a resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, instrumental in constructing the Willmar and Sioux Falls Railway into Sioux Falls[2] [3]
Interstate 90 is the town's major east–west route, and it connects the community to Sioux Falls. South Dakota Highway 11 (SD 11) runs as the major north–south route through the area. SD 11 connects Corson to nearby Brandon and Garretson.
Corson is locally famous for two major attractions: The Playhouse, which is a small theater, and a bar located next door.