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South Dakota - Native Americans, Pioneers, Homesteaders: The territory of present-day South Dakota was occupied starting about 10,000 years ago. Its early peoples hunted bison and other large animals.
The territory that would become South Dakota was added to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The first permanent American settlement was established at Fort Pierre...
The history of South Dakota describes the history of the U.S. state of South Dakota over the course of several millennia, from its first inhabitants to the recent issues facing the state.
South Dakota, constituent state of the U.S. It became the 40th state of the union in 1889. South Dakota is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota and Iowa to the east, Nebraska to the south, and Wyoming and Montana to the west. Pierre, in central South Dakota, is one of the country’s smallest state capitals.
Mount Rushmore impresses visitors to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Get facts and photos about the 40th state. People arrived in what is now South Dakota at least 13,000 years ago....
Click here to find out about the many informational opportunities available to groups across the state. The Archaeological Research Center explores, preserves, and exhibits the archaeological record of South Dakota's human story for present and future generations.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of South Dakota. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
South Dakota is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, Wyoming to the west, and Montana to the northwest. Humans have inhabited the area for several millennia, with the Sioux becoming dominant by the early 19th century.
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Dakota including early explorers, Native Americans, Louisiana Purchase, Wounded Knee, and becoming a state.
South Dakota Facts Students will learn facts about South Dakota which include: climate, geography, resources and economy, time line, The Lakota Take over, Era of Exploration, Pioneers Move In, Red Cloud's War, Black Hills Gold, Wounded Knee, The Dust Bowl, Population, Government, Famous people, Native America, Art, Storybook Island, State ...