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Crazy Horse memorial is twice as big as the statue of liberty!
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The territory was named for the Dakota Indian tribe that lived in the region. Dakota is the Sioux word for “allies” or “friends.”
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South Dakota has one of the largest American Indian populations at around 60,000 people and nine tribes.
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Clark is the Potato Capital of South Dakota. Clark is home to the world famous Mashed Potato Wrestling contest.
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Woonsocket is known as The Town with the Beautiful Lake. Lake Prior sits in the middle of town.
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South Dakota is home to Mt. Rushmore a carving of 4 famous presidents of the USA.
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In Mitchell, South Dakota, you can visit the world’s only Corn Palace.
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The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs in South Dakota contains the largest collection of Columbian mammoth and Woolly mammoth bones ever discovered.
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South Dakota is the home of the Dakota, Lakota and Nakota tribes, which make up the Sioux Nation.
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The U.S.S. South Dakota was the most decorated battleship during World War II.