Fort Pierre is the oldest continuously occupied white settlement in South Dakota. From the French Verendrye explorers to Scotty Philip, the man who “single-handedly saved the American buffalo,” you’ll find it right here, in Fort Pierre.
It was soon named after Pierre Chouteau Jr., who not only was an accomplished fur trader, but also an entrepreneur of his day and age. In the 1830s he made history by becoming the first person to ever sail a steamboat up the Missouri River, so it seems appropriate that a future state...
FROM FORT PIERRE TO FORT RANDALL: THE ARMY'S FIRST USE OF PORTABLE COTTAGES South Dakota HistoryNowak, Timothy R.
Immerse yourself in South Dakota's history and governance at the South Dakota State Capitol. Marvel at the majestic neoclassical architecture, admire the impressive art collection,... Read More Culinary Delights Pierre's culinary scene is a delight for food enthusiasts, offering a diverse array ...
South Dakota State RB Pierre Strong posted an official time of 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine. Strong had the fastest forty time for running backs. The FCS star led the nation with 1,686 yards last year while averaging 7.0 YPC. Strong is one of the most explosive backs in th...
Located on the shores of the Missouri River, Pierre, South Dakota is the capital city that is rich in history, heritage and culture of the American West. It is home to world-class boating, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation on the Missouri River and the prairies of the Great Plains....
Uniquely beautiful, the wily roosters found in South Dakota are the master of elusive tactics, giving hunters and their canine partners a tough time when they go hunting. Most of the time, even the cleverest of pheasants succumb to the hunters’ preparation. Late-season toughness, enables them...
Situated on 12,000 acres in the heart of South Dakota's top pheasant country is Eagle Pass Lodge. With a history dating back to 1920, this luxury pheasant hunting lodge features 15,000 square feet of modern amenities, which include a movie theater, spa, executive par 3 golf course with ...
In 1990 the largest mosasaur heretofore recorded along the Missouri River was discovered near Nicholas Creek, Lyman County, central South Dakota. The specimen was recovered from a lag deposit representing an intra-Pierre Shale Group unconformity and consists of vertebrae, ribs, paddle elements, and ...
Pierre, city, seat (1880) of Hughes county and capital of South Dakota, U.S. It lies on the eastern bank of the Missouri River, in the geographic centre of the state. Arikara and, later, Sioux Indians were early inhabitants of the area, which was visited