Near Keystone, South Dakota, within the Black Hills.
Managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Park System. subtitle Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial , often referred to as the "Shrine of Democracy," is a massive sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Completed in 1941, the monument features the 60-foot heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. 🏛️ Memorial Overview Near Keystone, South Dakota, within the Black Hills
Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context subtitle Rushmore
An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information