South Dakota History

By swmelmer
  • South Dakota becomes a state

    South Dakota becomes a state

    Pierre becomes the temporary capital, but several cities vie for the permanent post. The issue isn't settled for nearly 20 years. The Beauty of South Dakota
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    South Dakota Timeline

    A timeline of significant events in our states history.
  • Wounded Knee Massacre

    Wounded Knee Massacre

    The last battle of the American Indian Wars. Wounded Knee Massacre Big Foot's Minniconjou band
  • Mount Rushmore Construction Begins

    Mount Rushmore Construction Begins

    President Coolidge insisted that, along with Washington, two Republicans and one Democrat be portrayed. Here is a video on the construction of Mount Rushmore.
  • Mount Rushmore Completed

    Mount Rushmore Completed

    Sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, Mount Rushmore is sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Here is a video on the final masterpiece that is, Mount Rushmore.
  • Crazy Horse Memorial Began

    Crazy Horse Memorial Began

    The Memorial’s mission is to honor the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians. Crazy Horse
  • World War II Memorial

    World War II Memorial

    The state’s World War II Memorial, set on a peninsula built into Capitol Lake, consists of six bronze figures representing the military branches in which South Dakotans served. WWII Monument