Archaeologists have found evidence that a band of Paleo-Indians hunted and killed two mammoths around 11,000 years ago in a swampy area that would eventually become the Badlands area of South Dakota. These are first South Dakotans we know of. It is believed these people were part of a group called the Clovis people who were centered in New Mexico.

Early history. The territory of present-day South Dakota was occupied starting about 10,000 years ago. Its early peoples hunted bison and other large animals. Other groups who settled in the area were the Mandan and the Arikara, who established a large trading network across the region. By the early 1700s, the Sioux had come to dominate the area.

2009/11/9 · Today, a major part of South Dakota’s economy is fueled by tourism–visitors flock to the state to see Mt. Rushmore, which features 60-foot …

Hay twists provided stove fuel for up to four hours. The South Dakota town of Hayti, originally called HayTie, was named for the hay ties that provided fuel for settlers. Accustomed to trees and woods, many pioneers worked hard to establish shelter belts on the prairie. These barriers of trees provided protection against wind, storms and erosion.

2021/8/9 · Speaking of mines, here is a shot of SoDak's biggest and most prosperous mine: the Homestake Mine in Lead (c. 1900). 7. This is a shot that should resonate with everyone (especially this time of year) - harvest in SoDak! This shot was taken near Brookings, 1905. 8. The South Dakota State Capitol, 1919.

2018/1/19 · Reports from local historical societies in 1973-1974 were full of notes about meeting with staff of the new SHPO office and members of the active South Dakota Bicentennial Committee [Issues of South Dakota History Vol. 3-4 (1972-74), South Dakota State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2006 CONTACT: Matthew T. Reitzel, (605) 773-3615 or [email protected] Early History of South Dakota State Fair documented PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair noted its 100th anniversary in Huron in …

2018/5/15 · 1. A Real Chuckwagon Dinner. This is what an authentic chuckwagon dinner looked like, during a cattle roundup. 2. Calamity Jane. This photo of Calamity Jane visiting Will Bill Hickok's grave was taken in 1903. She was later buried in the same cemetery. 3. …

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