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5 Fun Facts About October 14 In South Dakota History
1. In 1932, the cornerstone of the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre was laid. The Capitol took 14 years to construct and is the largest building in the state, occupying over 180,000 square feet. 2. On October 14, 1890, the town of Wessington Springs was devastated by a tornado....
5 Fun Facts About October 13 In South Dakota History
1. On October 13, 1879, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD Mines) was founded in Rapid City, South Dakota. The school was established to offer courses in mining and engineering and has since grown to become a comprehensive university with programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)....
5 Fun Facts About October 12 In South Dakota History
1) On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus first made contact with the New World, but it wasn't until centuries later that South Dakota played a role in honoring his legacy. In 1958, the city of Rapid City dedicated a statue of Columbus in Memorial Park, which still stands today. 2)...
5 Fun Facts About October 11 In South Dakota History
1. Statehood Day - On October 11, 1889, South Dakota officially became the 40th state in the United States of America. This is why October 11 is celebrated as Statehood Day in South Dakota. 2. Black Hills Gold Rush – The discovery of gold in the Black Hills in 1874...
5 Fun Facts About October 10 In South Dakota History
1) In 1889, South Dakota was admitted to the United States as the 40th state. 2) On October 10, 1899, the first meeting of the South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association was held in Huron, paving the way for women's right to vote in the state. 3) In 1919, a massive...
5 Fun Facts About October 9 In South Dakota History
1. In 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state to join the Union. After years of territorial status and several failed attempts to gain statehood, South Dakota finally entered the United States as a state on October 9th of that year. 2. In 1952, the Black Hills Flood devastated the...
5 Fun Facts About October 8 In South Dakota History
1. On October 8, 1872, the Black Hills Pioneer newspaper was first published in Deadwood, South Dakota. The paper covered news and events in the Black Hills region of the state, which was experiencing a gold rush at the time. 2. In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Oahe...
5 Fun Facts About October 7 In South Dakota History
1. The University of South Dakota was founded on October 7, 1862, becoming the first public university in the Dakota Territory. It began as a small liberal arts college and has since expanded to offer a wide range of programs in various fields. 2. On October 7, 1873, a devastating...
5 Fun Facts About October 6 In South Dakota History
1. In 1879, the first public school in Rapid City, South Dakota, opened its doors. The school started with just 12 students and one teacher but has grown significantly over the years. Today, Rapid City Public Schools serves over 14,000 students across 23 schools. 2. On October 6, 1927, the...
5 Fun Facts About October 5 In South Dakota History
1. In 1924, the world's largest popcorn ball was made in the city of Aberdeen, weighing in at 3,415 pounds. 2. On October 5, 1880, the town of Huron was officially incorporated. It is now the county seat of Beadle County and home to the South Dakota State Fair. 3....
5 Fun Facts About October 4 In South Dakota History
1. In 1889, South Dakota officially became a state on October 4th, after joining the Union alongside North Dakota. Both states were admitted on the same day, making them the 39th and 40th states, respectively. 2. The Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota was dedicated on...
5 Fun Facts About October 3 In South Dakota History
1. South Dakota became a state: On October 3, 1889, South Dakota officially became the 40th state in the United States. It was part of the Dakota Territory until it was granted statehood. 2. First telegraph line: On October 3, 1861, the first telegraph line was established in South Dakota...