Posted in South Dakota
December 17, 2018
9 Moments Everyone Born In South Dakota Will Always Remember
Throughout our lives, we all acquire countless memories, some of which are cheery and nostalgic, and others that we would prefer to forget. If you are from South Dakota, there are certain instances in state history that are embedded in our brains for life, including these 9 moments that everyone born in SoDak will always remember:
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Started in 1927, the iconic Mount Rushmore cost nearly $1M to complete (which would equal $16,927,555.13 today) and welcomes an average 2M visitors each year.
While the monument is still not complete, it is one of the most visited and recognizable spots in all of South Dakota!
Many of these sites can still be visited today, including the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (pictured).
The unfathomable flood took place June 9th and 10th, and was caused by Canyon Lake Dam becoming clogged with excess debris.
The fall of the once prosperous railroad industry affected not only South Dakotans, but the country as a whole.
The Flint Hill Fire destroyed a whopping 21,746 acres.
The Mount Rushmore State never looked better than it did when it turned 100 years old!
Mickelson and 8 others were killed after the Mitsubishi MU-2 turboprop they were flying in reported engine trouble.
On October 25th, a chartered plane headed from Florida to Texas crash landed in South Dakota after the plane depressurized, leaving the pilots and passengers incapacitated. After flying northbound for several hours, the plane crash landed in a field near Aberdeen.
How many of these instances did you live through? For even more incredible SoDak history, click on We Will Never Forget These 10 Horrific Winter Storms That Have Gone Down In South Dakota History.
