Mount Rushmore, SD

Mount Rushmore is the dream-come-true of Gutzon Borglum, sculptor, who began the project in 1925 and received formal funding in 1927. Washington's 60 foot high image was completed in 1930, followed by Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. The mountain sculptures final completion was in 1941, by Gutzon's son Lincoln who survived his father. Mt. Rushmore is names after its' original owner, Charles Rushmore.

Your guides, shown below have the distinction of being born the year the sculpture was completed. (Makes us almost 59).

Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer, SD.

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