Mount Rushmore, Monumental sculpture in Black Hills, South Dakota, US.
The granite faces of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln measure 60 feet tall and dominate the mountain landscape at 1,745 meters elevation.
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln directed construction from 1927 to 1941, removing 450,000 tons of rock to create the presidential portraits.
The four presidents represent significant periods: national birth under Washington, expansion with Jefferson, preservation through Lincoln, and development during Roosevelt.
The memorial receives two million annual visitors who can explore the Presidential Trail, Lincoln Borglum Museum, and attend ranger-led educational programs.
The southeast orientation of Mount Rushmore maximizes sun exposure throughout the day, enhancing visibility and contributing to the preservation of the sculpture.
Location: Pennington County
Elevation above the sea: 1,745 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 43.87851,-103.45898
Latest update: November 22, 2025 11:38
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