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South Dakota's official symbols
Nickname
The Mount Rushmore State
State bird
Ring-necked Pheasant
State flower
American Pasque
State tree
Black Hills Spruce
State motto
Under God the people rule
State song
Hail, South Dakota
Capital
Pierre
Statehood year
1889
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How South Dakota got its nickname
South Dakota is best known as "The Mount Rushmore State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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