National Memorial · South Dakota, United States
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial in South Dakota, United States, covering 1,278 acres (517 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
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| Location | South Dakota, United States |
| Area | 1,278 acres (517 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial featuring a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe Pahá, or Six Grandfathers Mountain) in the Black Hills, about 2 mi (3 km) southwest of Keystone, South Dakota, United States. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, named it the Shrine of Democracy, and oversaw the execution from 1927 to 1941 with the help of his son, Lincoln Borglum.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Presidential Trail — 0.5 miles (0.8 km) — Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is in South Dakota, United States.
How big is Mount Rushmore National Memorial?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial covers 1,278 acres (517 ha).
Does Mount Rushmore National Memorial have campgrounds?
Yes — Mount Rushmore National Memorial has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/moru/ — Official park page.