South Dakota

• In the 1890s, Sioux Falls was crowned the “Divorce Capital of the Plains.”

• One of largest and most complete skeletons of a Tyrannosaurus Rex on Earth was excavated near Faith, SD.

• The Prairie Rattlesnake is the only venomous snake that is actually native to South Dakota.

• The tradition of spreading sawdust on the floors of bars began in Deadwood as an effort to hide gold dust that would gather there.

• South Dakota was once covered by sea, and was home to three-toed horses, saber-toothed cats, and giant pig-like animals.


• It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.

• Eavesdropping SDCL § 22-22-1 - It’s a misdemeanor to eavesdrop in South Dakota. The catch? That’s only true if you’re trespassing to do so.

• Rapid City Ordinance 9.28.030 - You can freely carry a concealed firearm throughout South Dakota, but in some cities it can be trickier to carry any other weapon, like a knife.

• If there are more than five Indians on your property, you may shoot them.

• State legislature has outlawed the airing of any movie that shows police officers being struck, beaten, or treated in an offensive manner.

• It is perfectly legal to use fireworks to protect your sunflower crop.

• It is illegal to try to convince a pacifist to renounce his beliefs by threatening to arm-wrestle him.

•  Spearfish - If three or more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be considered a war party and fired upon.

• Horses are not allowed in fountains unless they're wearing pants.

• Sioux falls - every hotel room must have twin beds two feet apart and love cannot be made between the beds.


• Clark - is home to the world famous Mashed Potato Wrestling Contest.

• Mitchell is the home of the world’s only Corn Palace, which is made of 3500 bushels of corn.

• Philip - Badlands Ranch Store - Giant Prairie Dog - A six-ton, 12-foot-tall concrete prairie dog is touted as the largest in the world.

• Deadwood - Mt. Moriah Cemetery - A cemetery housing wild west legends in South Dakota.

• Murdo - Okaton Ghost Town - The deserted railroad town had a last gasp as a ghost town attraction before being abandoned for good.