SCENIC, S.D. (AP) -
Pennington County records show that a church based in the Philippines is the buyer of a western South Dakota town put up for sale.
Scenic was once known as a Wild West town next to the Badlands.
The woman who owns much of the property chose a buyer in August but did not reveal who it was.
The Rapid City Journal says documents show that a Filipino church called Iglesia Ni Cristo, or Church of Christ, paid $700,000 for the property.
The church's website shows congregations in dozens of countries and 42 states, with U.S. offices in a San Francisco suburb.
The church hasn't commented on the purchase.
Realtor Dave Olson says he signed a nondisclosure agreement and can't talk about the buyer or the buyer's plans.
