1
river in northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota flowing northeast and east into the Cheyenne River
2
city on the Belle Fourche River in western South Dakota located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of the geographic center of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii

Note: After its founding in the late 19th century, Belle Fourche soon became an important center for the shipment of livestock.

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“Belle Fourche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belle%20Fourche. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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