Population of South Dakota

ContentsPopulation Statistics for South DakotaSuggested Reading on South DakotaPopulation Statistics for South Dakota Below you will find the population statistics for the state of South Dakota from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. Source: US Census Bureau If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to...

Precipitation Map for South Dakota

Wondering what the rainfall is like in South Dakota? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall received by the state of South Dakota. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

South Dakota State Places

Contents South Dakota State Fishing Museum South Dakota State Hall of Fame South Dakota State Fishing Museum Find out a little about how The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry was formed and why their admission is free.Source: The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry South Dakota State Fishing Museum (Exhibits)South Dakota’s state fishing museum is The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry. ...

National Parks of South Dakota

ContentsNational Parks of South DakotaInteractive Map of the South Dakota National ParksNational Parks of South Dakota Badlands National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Missouri National Recreational River, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park     Interactive Map of the South Dakota National...

South Dakota State Song

ContentsAbout the South Dakota State SongHail South Dakota LyricsAbout the South Dakota State Song ‘Hail, South Dakota’ is the official state song, adopted in 1943. It is a marching song composed by Deecort Hammitt. Source: sd.gov     Hail South Dakota Lyrics Hail! South Dakota, A great state of the land, Health, wealth and beauty, That’s what makes her grand; She has her Black Hills,...

South Dakota State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsSouth Dakota State Quarter WorksheetDownload the South Dakota State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at South Dakota’s state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of South Dakota when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project.     South Dakota State...

South Dakota State Quarter

ContentsHistory of the South Dakota State QuarterSouth Dakota State Quarter Coloring PageDownload the South Dakota State Quarter Coloring PageHistory of the South Dakota State Quarter The South Dakota Quarter Advisory Committee began accepting ideas from the citizens of South Dakota via telephone, letters and e-mail. A group of five possible narratives was agreed upon and forwarded to the United States Mint for...

South Dakota State Animals

Contents South Dakota State Animal South Dakota State Bird South Dakota State Fish South Dakota State Insect South Dakota State Animal South Dakota’s state animal is the coyote. You can learn all about the coyote’s lifecycle, habitat, and behavior. Do you know why the coyote howls? Learn that and more at this great site. (If you want larger photos simply double-click the images in this beautiful...

South Dakota Art and Theater Symbols

South Dakota State Musical InstrumentThe fiddle is South Dakota’s state musical instrument. This helpful page talks about the many styles of fiddling, and has a list of famous American fiddlers. Don’t know the difference between a fiddle and violin? Find out here.Source: Wikipedia South Dakota State Poet LaureateFind out all about the history of the poet laureate position in South Dakota, and...

South Dakota State Soil

ContentsThe Official State Soil of South Dakota is the Houdek Soil SeriesDownload the South Dakota State Soil ProfileThe Official State Soil of South Dakota is the Houdek Soil Series The Houdek soil was designated as the South Dakota State Soil by the 1990 State Legislature. The Houdek soil, a deep, well drained, loamy soil, represents many soils formed in South Dakota under the influence of prairie grass. The...