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South Dakota's official nickname is "The Mount Rushmore State" because Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In 1980, the SD State Legislature voted to change the state nickname from "The Sunshine State" to "The Mount Rushmore State".

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What is South Dakota's official nickname?

South Dakota's official nickname is "The Mount Rushmore State".


What state is known as the Mount Rushmore State?

South Dakota is known as the Mount Rushmore State.


How did South Dakota get its nickmame?

The Mount Rushmore State is the official nickname for South Dakota. Mount Rushmore, a major tourist destination, is located in the southwest portion of South Dakota.


What is the nickname of South Dakota and the history behind it?

The official nickname for South Dakota is The Mount Rushmore State.Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In 1980, the SD State Legislature voted to change the state nickname from "The Sunshine State" to "The Mount Rushmore State".


Where is Mount Rushmore located?

Mt. Rushmore is located near Keystone, South Dakota.Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located 23 miles southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota in the Black Hills.Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the Black Hills of western South Dakota.


What mountain is mount Rushmore located on?

Mount Rushmore is carved into Mount Rushmore. It is in the Black Hills of South Dakota.


Is Mount Rushmore located in Deadwood South Dakota?

Mount Rushmore is located near Keystone, South Dakota. Deadwood, South Dakota is located approximately 50 miles from Mount Rushmore.


Is Mount Rushmore in Manitoba?

No, Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota.


Where would you travel to view Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore is in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.


What state is Mount Rushmore located in?

Mount Rushmore is located in western South Dakota.


Is Mount Rushmore in Bismarck South Dakota?

No. Bismarck is located in North Dakota, not South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is located in South Dakota, near Keystone, South Dakota.


Is Mount Rushmore in South Dakota or Wisconsin?

Mt. Rushmore is located in South Dakota.