USA History
South Dakota
The following information is provided by:
Carpenter, Allen and Provorse, Carl. "The World Almanac Of The U.S.A." World Almanac Books, New Jersey. (C)1996.
Became State: November 2, 1889
Capital: Pierre
Known as: Coyote State, Mount Rushmore State
Motto: Under God, the people rule
Animal: Coyote
Bird: Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant
Insect: Honeybee
Fish: Walleye
Flower: Pasqueflower
Gem: Fairburn Agate
Mineral: Rose Quartz
Stone: Black Hills Gold
Song: "Hail, South Dakota"
Tree: Black Hills Spruce
Area: 77,121 Square miles
Number of Counties: 67
Highest point: 7,242 feet (Harney Peak)
Lowest point: 966 feet (Big Stone Lake)