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Belle Fourche is pronounced "bell foosh" and means "beautiful fork" in French.
Belle Fourche is a hub for shipping livestock and wool. The wool shipping warehouses are the largest in the US.
Belle Fourche is also the center of the bentonite mining industry.
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∙ 12y agoThe population of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, was 5,594 when the 2010 US Census was taken.
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Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota.
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Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest city. The city has a population of about 171,000. It is located along the eastern border of South Dakota. It is the county seat of Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
What are facts relating to South Dakota's government?
South Dakota's state capital is Pierre (pronounced 'peer').South Dakota was the 40th state to join the Union in 1889.The South Dakota State Constitution was adopted by the people of South Dakota on October 1, 1889.The structure of the Government of South Dakota is based on that of the federal government, with three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial.The state legislature has two branches, the Senate with 35 members, and the House of Representatives with 70 members.
What are some historical facts about South Dakota?
South Dakota was part of the Dakota Territory. South Dakota became a US state on November 2, 1889. Gold was found near Custer, SD in 1874. This discovery brought many settlers to the area. On December 29, 1890, the Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
What are facts about South Dakota?
South Dakota has Mount Rushmore National Memorial. South Dakota has been referred to as the "Land of Infinite Variety". South Dakota's state capital is Pierre (pronounced 'peer'). South Dakota ranks 16th in size among the 50 states. South Dakota was the 40th state to join the Union in 1889. South Dakota encompasses 77,123 square miles, averaging 10 people per square mile. South Dakota has the highest point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains (Harney Peak in the Black Hills; elevation 7,242 feet) and more miles of shoreline than the state of Florida. Agriculture is the largest industry in South Dakota with tourism the second largest. South Dakota routinely ranks among the top 10 states for the production of hay, sunflowers, rye, honey, soybeans, corn, wheat and cattle. Gold was discovered in the Black Hills in 1874. In 1878, the "Great Dakota Boom", a rush for land in the Dakota Territory, began.
What state is west of North Dakota?
North Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 39th state on November 2, 1889. North Dakota is the leading producer of sunflowers in the United States. - See more at: http://www.ndtourism.com/articles/north-dakota-facts#sthash.Czjv5sLZ.dpuf North Dakota is the leading producer of sunflowers in the United States. The geographical center of North America is located near Rugby, North Dakota. The International Peace Garden is located on the U.S. and Canadian borders of North Dakota and Manitoba, and is a beautiful symbol of peace and friendship. - See more at: http://www.ndtourism.com/articles/north-dakota-facts#sthash.Czjv5sLZ.dpuf The International Peace Garden is located on the US and Canadian borders of North Dakota and Manitoba.
What are facts about South Dakota except Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota has been referred to as the "Land of Infinite Variety". South Dakota's state capital is Pierre (pronounced 'peer'). South Dakota ranks 16th in size among the 50 states. South Dakota was the 40th state to join the Union in 1889. South Dakota encompasses 77,123 square miles, averaging 10 people per square mile. South Dakota has the highest point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains (Harney Peak in the Black Hills; elevation 7,242 feet) and more miles of shoreline than the state of Florida. Agriculture is the largest industry in South Dakota with tourism the second largest. South Dakota routinely ranks among the top 10 states for the production of hay, sunflowers, rye, honey, soybeans, corn, wheat and cattle. Gold was discovered in the Black Hills in 1874. In 1878, the "Great Dakota Boom", a rush for land in the Dakota Territory, began.
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There are thousands and thousands of facts about North Dakota. It all depends on what you want to know about the state.
What is the education facts about South Dakota?
There are seven colleges and universities in South Dakota, 6 public and one private. The kindergarten entry cut off date is September 1st. As of 2006 there were 703 public schools in 168 school districts, giving South Dakota the highest number of schools per capita in the United States. In the fall of 2011, 25% (39 out of 152) of South Dakota School Districts will be using the four day school week in order to help alleviate state funding cuts.
What has the author Marvin P Riley written?
Marvin P. Riley has written: 'South Dakota population, housing and farm census facts' -- subject(s): Agriculture, Statistics 'South Dakota population: age and sex structure, 1960-1970' -- subject(s): Population, Vital Statistics
What are facts about Aberdeen South Dakota?
Aberdeen, South Dakota is the county seat of Brown County. Aberdeen is the third largest city in South Dakota with a population of 26,091 in the 2010 Census. Aberdeen is the home of two colleges, Northern State University and Presentation Collete. It is also the home of the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Aberdeen was built around the railroad systems and it's nickname is "The Hub City". Super 8 Motels were founded in Aberdeen and the first Super 8 Motel is still in operation as Super 8 Aberdeen East. Storybookland and the Land of Oz are attractions located in Aberdeen. L. Frank Baum began writing the Oz stories when he lived in Aberdeen.
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