This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
South Dakota History Highlights and Land Regions
South Dakota has ancient roots with activity from 5000 B C. Fort Pierre formed in 1817 signaling permanent settlement. Indian U S battles occurred in the 1800s while agriculture and livestock dominate. Gold discoveries in 1874 spurred a rush. Homestake Mine in Lead is the nation’s largest producer. Tourism thrives with Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. The Missouri River bisects the state naming east farmland and west prairies and mountains including Black Hills and Badlands.
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South Dakota
Homestake
Lead
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Mount Rushmore
Black Hills
Badlands National Park
Missouri River