School Address: 21727 452Nd Ave Arlington SD 57212
School District: Oldham – Ramona School District 39-5
County: Kingsbury County
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Spring Lake Colony is a Hutterite community located near Arlington, South Dakota. As a colony, it operates as a communal settlement where residents live and work collectively, typically focusing on agriculture and related activities. The colony is part of the broader network of Hutterite colonies found predominantly in the northern United States and Canada. The residents follow the Hutterite religious tradition, which is a branch of Anabaptism, similar to the Amish and Mennonites, but uniquely communal in its economic structure. Hutterites emphasize community living, shared resources, and a lifestyle focused on faith, simplicity, and cooperation. Spring Lake Colony would typically be engaged in modern farming operations, utilizing advanced agricultural technologies alongside traditional values. They may grow crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and raise livestock, including poultry, cattle, and pigs, which are common in Hutterite colonies. Education in the colony is typically conducted in private colony schools that integrate general education with religious teachings. Social life within the colony is centered around community events, religious services, and shared meals. Due to the communal nature of Hutterite colonies, details about specific operations or personal lives are often private and centered around the collective well-being of the community.