Cottonwood, SD

It was late afternoon -- 6 hours to get back to Blue Cloud Abbey -- but after passing Cottonwood, I had to turn around and take a look at this town that looked abandoned. A later web search showed a population of 6 during the 2000 census. I didn't have a chance to talk to any locals, but there must be some interesting stories in Cottonwood.

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the last sunset of my trip -- from my room at Blue Cloud Abbey, Marvin, SD

(more to follow)