Editing Dell Rapids, South Dakota (section)

==History==
Dell Rapids was originally named Dell City, but was renamed after the rapids of the [[Big Sioux River]].<ref name=":0" /> After a fire broke out on the main street and burned most of the town, it was rebuilt out of [[Sioux Quartzite]],<ref name=":0" /> a common rock in the area. [[Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad|The Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad]] built a railroad into the area, reaching Dell Rapids from [[Egan, South Dakota|Egan]] in 1881. Two large [[Sioux Quartzite]] quarries owned by LG Everist are operated via this rail line, which is now operated by LG's subsidiary, the [[D&I Railroad]]. The community celebrates its heritage with the annual "Quarry Days" in July, and in June, the city hosts "Cootie Days", where rides and games are set up and available in the city's park.