Pierre in South Dakota
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Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont. Founded in 1880 on the Missouri River opposite Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the capital since South Dakota gained statehood on November 11, 1889, having been chosen for its location in the geographic center of the state. Fort Pierre itself was named after Pierre Chouteau, Jr.

Located at 44.3681, -100.336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Fort Pierre is a city in Stanley County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Pierre, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area and the county seat of Stanley County. The population was 2,078 at the 2010 census. Lily Park in Fort Pierre is situated at the confluence of the Bad and Missouri rivers. The city was named for Pierre Chouteau, Jr. , a fur trader from St. Louis who established Fort Pierre as a trading post and fort.

Located at 44.3589, -100.376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bad River (South Dakota)

The Bad River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 161 miles long, in central South Dakota in the United States. The river is formed at Philip, South Dakota, by the confluence of its North and South forks.

Located at 44.3544, -100.368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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South Dakota State Capitol

The South Dakota State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U.S. state of South Dakota. Housing the South Dakota State Legislature, it is located in the state capital of Pierre at 500 East Capitol Avenue. The building houses the offices of most state officials, including the Governor of South Dakota.

Located at 44.3672, -100.346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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South Dakota Governor's Residence

The South Dakota Governor's Residence is the official residence of the Governor of South Dakota. The first resident, Governor Mike Rounds, lived in the house after its dedication on August 3, 2005. Its current resident is Governor Dennis Daugaard. Construction began in the spring of 2004. Private and business donations funded the new mansion. The total cost of the project was $2.87 million.

Located at 44.3648, -100.341 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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T. F. Riggs High School

T.F. Riggs High School is the high school in Pierre, South Dakota, USA. The school mascot is the Pierre Governors and Lady Governors. The school has over 800 students and is one of the biggest in South Dakota. T.F. Riggs is known as one of the top academic schools in South Dakota, as well as the Midwest.

Located at 44.3677, -100.338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Verendrye Site

Verendrye Site is an archaeological site in Stanley County, South Dakota, United States, in the city of Fort Pierre. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1991. At the time of the designation in 1991, it was stated: Here, in late March 1743, the Verendryes, the first Europeans to explore the northern plains region of the present United States, secreted a lead plate beneath a pile of stones.

Located at 44.3556, -100.379 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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