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Mobridge is a city located in Walworth County in north-central South Dakota, United States. It is situated at the confluence of the Missouri River and the nearby Lake Oahe reservoir. The history of Mobridge is intertwined with the history of the region and its indigenous peoples, early settlers, and development as a community.

Indigenous Peoples: The area around Mobridge has a long history of indigenous habitation, primarily by Lakota Sioux tribes. The Sioux relied on the Missouri River and its tributaries for resources and transportation.

Exploration and Settlement: European-American exploration and settlement in the area began in the mid-1800s. The establishment of Fort Pierre in the 1830s further encouraged interaction between settlers, traders, and the Lakota people. Mobridge was officially founded in 1906 as a result of the construction of a Milwaukee Railroad bridge across the Missouri River. The name "Mobridge" is a combination of "Missouri" and "bridge."