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About South Dakota
The story of South Dakota
South Dakota is Mount Rushmore under Black Hills skies, Badlands moonscapes, and 700,000 motorcycles rolling into Sturgis every August.
History & heritage
Admitted as the 40th state in 1889, South Dakota is the heart of Lakota country and home to the sacred Black Hills. With the state motto “Under God the people rule” and a founding year of 1889, South Dakota carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.
Geography & landscape
The Missouri River bisects the state; east lies prairie and cropland, and west lie the Badlands and pine-covered Black Hills. Covering 77,116 sq mi, South Dakota lies in the Midwest region and runs on Central time.
Culture, food and traditions
Mount Rushmore, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Wall Drug billboards, Custer State Park bison, and pheasant hunting season shape the state. From regional flavors like chislic, bison burger, kuchen to festivals such as Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Mount Rushmore 4th of July, the culture of South Dakota shows up in every collection we design.
Sports, colleges and community
Home teams like Jackrabbits, Coyotes and universities such as South Dakota, SDSU anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our South Dakota designs.
Parks, landmarks and wildlife
Landmarks like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands, Wall Drug and protected lands such as Badlands, Wind Cave, Mount Rushmore give South Dakota its outdoor identity. The state animal is the Coyote, the state bird is the Ring-necked Pheasant, and the state tree is the Black Hills Spruce — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.
Interesting facts about South Dakota
- Mount Rushmore's four presidents are each carved 60 feet tall.
- Custer State Park holds one of the world's largest publicly owned bison herds.
- The Sturgis Rally draws up to 700,000 riders each year.
- South Dakota has more shoreline than Florida (thanks to reservoirs).
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Fast facts
South Dakota at a glance
- Capital
- Pierre
- Largest City
- Sioux Falls
- Population
- 910K
- Area
- 77,116 sq mi
- Statehood
- 1889
- Abbreviation
- SD
- Time Zone
- Central
- Nickname
- The Mount Rushmore State
- Motto
- Under God the people rule
- State Bird
- Ring-necked Pheasant
- State Flower
- American Pasque
- State Tree
- Black Hills Spruce
- State Animal
- Coyote
- Region
- Midwest
Why people love it
Why people love South Dakota
Living there. Locals love South Dakota for its Mount Rushmore identity, its agriculture economy, and the everyday rhythm of Sioux Falls.
Visiting. Travelers come for Mount Rushmore, Badlands, and the food scene built around chislic.
Road trips. Classic drives connect Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen — perfect for weekend adventures and long-weekend camping.
Local pride. From Jackrabbits game days to homecoming weekends at South Dakota, South Dakota pride runs deep.
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