Tilford is an unincorporated community located in Meade County, South Dakota, United States.

Tilford is located at Exit 40 off I-90, approximately 9.2 miles (14.8 km) south of Sturgis, the county seat.

[4] It was named for Colonel Joseph G. Tilford, commander of Fort Meade.

[4] A post office was established at Tilford in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.

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