Pierre, State capital on Missouri River banks in South Dakota, United States
Description
Pierre is a state capital on the Missouri River in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States. The city spreads across gentle hills and river bluffs with government buildings centered around the State Capitol complex.
History
The town began in 1880 as a railroad endpoint and became the state capital in 1890. Voters confirmed this role permanently during a second election in 1904.
Culture
The State Cultural Heritage Center displays traditional Lakota clothing and tools from early settler days. Guided tours through the capitol building present murals by local artists depicting scenes from South Dakota's past.
Practical
The regional airport offers connections to Minneapolis and Denver with daily flights during the week. Public transit runs through the city and connects residential areas to government buildings.
Did you know?
The city remains the second smallest state capital in the United States by population. The Discovery Center houses an aquarium with fish species from the Missouri River that visitors can observe up close.
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Lake Oahe
10.1 km
South Dakota Governor's Residence
899 m
South Dakota State Capitol
429 m
Pierre Shale
5.7 km
Fort Pierre Chouteau
3.9 kmFarm Island Recreation Area
7 km
Verendrye Site
2.6 km
Chicago and North Western Railroad Bridge
1.6 kmSouth Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
1.1 km
Hughes County Courthouse
94 m
I. W. Goodner House
1.2 km
Peter Hansen House
1.3 km
St. Charles Hotel
91 m
Farr House
379 m
Dr. William and Elizabeth Blackburn House
2 km
Pierre Masonic Lodge
30.4 km
Fort Pierre Congregational Church
2.5 km
Brink-Wegner House
1.2 km
Karcher–Sahr House
419 m
John E. and Ruth Hipple House
267 mPort and Helen McWhorter House
33.4 km
Jefferson Davis Carr House
2.5 km
Crawford–Pettyjohn House
1.3 km
Horner–Hyde House
116 m
Methodist Episcopal Church
352 m
LaFramboise Island Nature Area
2 kmEast Shore Recreation Area
11.7 kmSteamboat Park Amphitheatre
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