The district dates back to Mueang Kusuman, which was established in 1844.

In 1862 a second mueang named Phot Phaisan was established nearby.

In 1914 Kusuman was reduced to a tambon of Mueang Sakon Nakhon district.

[2] The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 63 villages (mubans).

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