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Pierre (/ p ɪər / PEER) is the state capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. [6] The population was 14,091 at the 2020 census , making it the 2nd least populous US state capital after Montpelier , Vermont .
Clark – Potato Capital of South Dakota [5] Fort Thompson – Paddlefish Capital of the World [6] Leola – Rhubarb Capital of the World [7] Rapid City. The Gateway to the Black Hills [8] Real America Up Close [9] Star of the West [10] [11] Redfield – Pheasant Capital of the World [12] Sioux Falls – Gateway to the Plains [13] [14]
The sponsor and christening of the SS Pierre Victory on Dec. 6, 1944 was Mrs. Emma S. Jassmann of Pierre, she had five sons who served during World War II,. The city of Pierre and the Pierre Chamber of Commerce sent Mrs. Jassmann to Oregon. The Mayor of City of Pierre, John B. Griffin, was also at the christening with other Pierre residents.
South Dakota currently has a state sales tax rate of 4.2% (which sunsets back to 4.5% on July 1, 2027 pending no further legislative adjustments) thanks to a bill the legislature passed in 2023.
The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce announced the recognition of three local business leaders who will be inducted into the 2024 Watertown Community Hall of Fame on Oct. 11.
A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of ...
Along with several other cities, it had been a candidate for capital of the new state of South Dakota, [1] losing to the more centrally located Pierre. The city's newspaper, the Watertown Public Opinion, began publishing in 1887. [1] In the mid-20th century, Interstate 29 was constructed through eastern South Dakota. [12]
The South Dakota State Historical Society was first organized as the Old Settlers Association of Dakota Territory in 1862. After joining the union in 1889, South Dakotans recognized the need to preserve the history and culture of the new state and the State Historical Society was founded on February 27, 1890. [3]