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South Dakota
This 77,117-sq-mi US state is comprised of three main regions – the central Great Plains, the Black Hills to the west and the eastern prairie. South Dakota’s largest city is Sioux Falls, while Pierre is its capital.
1,171 Questions
Where does South Dakota rank in population among th 50 states?
South Dakota is the 5th least populated state in the Union.
What is North Dakota State University's motto?
Minnesota State University Moorhead's motto is 'Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty'.
Where are the fault lines in South Dakota?
No South Dakota does not have any fault lines!!!
I beg to differ. I live in SD and I know for a fact that we have fault lines that do produce small earthquakes from time to time.
What is the phone number of the Four Mile Old West Town Museum in Custer South Dakota?
The address of the Four Mile Old West Town Museum is: 11921 Us Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730
What do the colors in the South Dakota flag mean?
The flag is composed of three vertical bars, from left to right, red, white and gold. In the center white field is the official seal of the city and beneath it the date "1542," the year explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first entered San Diego Bay and claimed the area for Spain. The use of the three vertical bars is reminiscent of the colors of the flag of Spain, which flew over Cabrillo's ship.
What are the major products of South Dakota?
Agricultural products are major products in South Dakota. These products are cattle and calves, corn, turkeys, soy beans, wheat, and hogs. Agriculturally related products are ethanol and packaged meat products.
Gold used to be a major product of South Dakota until the closing of the Home Stake Gold Mine in 2001.
How far are South Dakota and North Dakota from Regina Saskatchewan Canada?
According to Google Maps:
It is 149 miles from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Portal, North Dakota, US.
It is 446 miles from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Herreid, South Dakota, US.
What is South Dakota State University's mascot?
South Dakota State University (SDSU), located in Brookings, SD, has the Jackrabbit as its school mascot. The mascot's official name, selected in 2011, is "Jack."
Before it was named Mount Rushmore, it was known to the Lakota Sioux Native Americans as Six Grandfathers. The granite mountain that bears the monument was named long before its destiny to be the backdrop for a great mountain carving was known.
Mount Rushmore was named in honor of New York lawyer Charles E. Rushmore in 1885. Bill Challis was a local guide escorting Rushmore, who was visiting the Black Hills to check land claims. As the story goes, Rushmore asked Challis the name of a mountain as they passed, and Challis responded that it did not have a name, but from then on it would be called Rushmore.
How many National Monuments are there in South Dakota?
Yes, there are monuments in South Dakota, including:
1) Mount Rushmore National Memorial, America's "Shrine of Democracy", is part of the National Park Service.
2) Crazy Horse Memorial, owned by a non-profit foundation, is a way to honor the culture and traditions of North American Indians.
3) Jewel Cave National Monument, part of the National Park Service, is the second longest cave in the world.
4) Hugh Glass Monument near Shadehill, South Dakota. Hugh Glass was nearly killed by a grizzly bear here in 1823. He revived and crawled, with a broken leg, infection and fever, 200 miles to safety.
5) The Geographic Center of the Nation Monument, a 21-foot diameter structure made of etched-SD granite marks Belle Fourche as the town closest to the geographic center of the 50 states.
6) Wild Bill Monument erected in place of original tombstone for James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok in Deadwood, South Dakota.
7) Friendship Monument or Friendship Tower erected on Mount Roosevelt near Daedwood, SD in memory of Theodore Roosevelt.
8) Preacher Smith Monument near Deadwood, SD.
9) There are several memorials/monuments on the grounds of the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre, SD including the Fighting Stallions Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Vietnam War Memorial.
And many more....
What are three major rivers in South Dakota?
The Missouri River and the Cheyenne River are major rivers in South Dakota. Other South Dakota rivers include the Big Sioux River, James River, Moreau River, and White River.
How many tornadoes occurred in South Dakota?
The answer depends on where you find the information.
The NOAA website lists an average of 28 tornadoes per year for South Dakota.
The US Tornadoes website list an average of 36 tornadoes per year for South Dakota.
Where can you find a map of South Dakota?
geology.com has lots of maps, including South Dakota maps - see Related Links
Where is the Canton Area Historical Society Inc in Canton South Dakota located?
The address of the Canton Area Historical Society Inc is: 415 S Cedar, Canton, SD 57013
What are native animals of South Dakota?
- Cooper's hawk
- Golden eagle
- Green heron
- Prairie falcon
- Black-tailed prairie dog
- Wolverine
- Black-footed ferret
- Water shrew
- Short-horned lizard
- Bison
- Coyote
- Horses
- Meadowlarks.
What are the major highways in South Dakota?
Major highways in the state of South Dakota include Interstate 90, running east and west across the state and Interstate 29, running north and south.
Other major highways include:
US Highways 12, 14, 16, 81, 83, 85, 212, 281, and 385
What climate zone is south Dakota in?
Most of South Dakota is located in Plant Hardiness Zone 4. Some areas in northern South Dakota are in Zone 3 while some areas in the Black Hills and southeastern South Dakota are in Zone 5.
How much is a round trip Greyhound bus ticket from Akron Ohio to Rapid City South Dakota?
The price of a Greyhound bus ticket, round trip, from Akron, Ohio to Rapid City, South Dakota will vary. It depends on when you plan to travel, if you purchase an adult ticket, a child ticket, or a senior ticket, and if you qualify for any discounts. It also depends on if you buy a ticket online, advanced purchase, standard fare, or refundable. Current prices found vary from $218 to $470.
South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson wrote a letter to Gutzon Borglum asking him to visit South Dakota so they could discuss the project. Borglum responded with a telegram that he was interested and would come visit. Doane Robinson and Gutzon Borglum met twice in the Black Hills. On the second trip, in 1925, Borglum found Mount Rushmore and knew that was the mountain he wanted to carve, no wheedling needed!
Gutzon Borglum had been working on the Stone Mountain project in Georgia, but he was dismissed from that project which made him available for the Mount Rushmore project.
More information and a copy of the first letter from Doane Robinson to Gutzon Borglum and a copy of Borglum's reply telegram can be found at the National Park Service's Mount Rushmore web site - see Related Links.
What are the best hospitals in South Dakota?
According to the US News and World Report rankings, here are the top 3 hospitals in the state:
- Sanford USD Medical Center (Sioux Falls, SD)
- Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center (Sioux Falls, SD)
- Rapid City Regional Hospital (Rapid City, SD)
Are South Dakota and Montana in the Great Plains region?
No, the great plains are further east. The eastern 1/2 to 2/3 of Montana is the western most part of the great plains, after that its mountains.
