answersLogoWhite

0

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

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in South Dakota and has it ever reached 100 degrees?

The highest recorded temperature in South Dakota was 120 °F / 49 °C on July 15, 2006 near Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Yes, temperatures regularly reach 100 degrees in the summer in South Dakota.

Are there large oil findings in North Dakota and South Dakota?

There are large oil findings in the Bakken Oil Field in North Dakota, however, there is not much oil found in South Dakota.

Something in South Dakota that starts with A?

Aberdeen is the third largest city in South Dakota.

What is the average family size in South Dakota?

the average family size in South Dakota per house hold is 2.59

What was the coldest day ever recorded in South Dakota?

The lowest temperature ever recorded in South Dakota was -58 degrees Fahrenheit on February 17, 1936.

What states were formed by the Dakota territory?

When the Dakota Territory was organized in 1861 it included much of present-day Montana until 1864 and Wyoming until 1868. The remainder was divided into North Dakota and South Dakota in 1889. A small portion of Nebraska was also part of the Dakota Territory until it was returned to Nebraska in 1882.

What does the South Dakota origin mean?

South Dakota's origin means how the state of South Dakota got its start.

South Dakota was a part of the Dakota Territory. South Dakota became a US state in 1889.

What is pierre's state?

South Dakota. Pierre is the capital.

What is the name of the landmark that has the carvings of the four faces of the US presidents?

Mount Rushmore National Monument is the name of the landmark which has the carvings of the faces of four US Presidents. Mount Rushmore is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota near Keystone, SD.

When did Crazy Horse move from South Dakota to Nebraska?

The Lakota people were a nomadic people, moving from place to place around the Great Plains. Although Crazy Horse was born in South Dakota, he lived all over the Great Plains, in South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana, from the Missouri River to the Big Horn Mountains.

It was on May 6, 1877 that Crazy Horse arrived at Fort Robinson in Nebraska and surrendered. Crazy Horse was ordered to remain at the Red Cloud Agency which was located in northwestern Nebraska at that time. He was arrested when he left the agency to take his sick wife to his parents. During a skirmish at Fort Robinson, after his arrest, Crazy Horse was bayoneted and died from his wounds on September 5, 1877.

How far is it from Dell Rapids SD to Fargo ND?

The distance from Dell Rapids, South Dakota to Fargo, North Dakota is 220 miles taking I-29 NORTH.

How did the Sturgis South Dakota Motorcycle Rally get started?

In began with a Sturgis Motorcycle Club called the Jackpine Gypsies that had been created by Clarence "Pappy"" Hoel who held the local Indian Motorcycle Franchise. The ""Black Hills Classic" first met in 1938 and has met since then with the exception of the World War II years when gasoline rationing was in effect.

Which meridian is closest to Eureka South Dakota?

The closest meridian to Eureka, South Dakota is W 99°.

Eureka, South Dakota

Latitude:N 45° 46' 9.9314"

Longitude:W 99° 37' 10.425"

What were the territorial days of South Dakota?

South Dakota was part of the Dakota Territory. The Dakota Territory existed from March 2, 1861, until November 2, 1889 when what was left of the Dakota Territory was split into the two states of North Dakota and South Dakota.

Where is the Chamberlain Area Historical Preservation Association Inc in Chamberlain South Dakota located?

The address of the Chamberlain Area Historical Preservation Association Inc is: Po Box 522, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0522