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66000718. Added to NRHP. October 15, 1966. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore ( Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, United States.
- Interesting Facts about Mount Rushmore. The four presidents carved onto Mount Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, from left to right.
- The Controversy Behind Mount Rushmore. The Black Hills of South Dakota are sacred to the Lakota Sioux, the people who lived on this land before white settlers arrived.
- Best Things to do at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. When you visit Mount Rushmore, there is a lot more to do than just walk up, gaze up at the four presidents, snap a selfie, and leave.
- Take a Tour of Mount Rushmore. To make the most of your visit, consider taking a tour of Mount Rushmore. Ranger guided tours are offered daily. These range from 15 to 30 minutes and cover topics such as the history and construction of Mount Rushmore.
Mar 22, 2024 · Visit the majestic sculpture of four U.S. presidents in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Learn about the history, culture, and accessibility of this national park and its surrounding area.
Dec 16, 2009 · Learn about the origins, construction and significance of the monumental sculpture of four U.S. presidents on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. Discover how Native Americans view it as a desecration of their sacred land and culture.
May 21, 2024 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, colossal sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota, U.S. Huge representations of the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, each about 60 feet (18 metres) tall, are carved in granite on the side of Mount Rushmore.
Jan 24, 2023 · Learn how to visit the famous mountain carving of four U.S. presidents in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Find information about directions, parking, lodging, activities, accessibility and more.
Visit the iconic sculpture of four American presidents in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Learn about the history, activities, dining and nearby attractions of this national treasure.
