The influence of this nation extends across the state. South Dakota towns, lakes and landmarks have Indian names. Galleries display tribal art. And powwows (celebrations of dancing and singing) are held throughout the year. Perhaps on of the most famous attractions in South Dakota is Mount Rushmore. This epic sculpture features the faces of four exalted American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. South Dakota's Black Hills provide the backdrop for Mount Rushmore, the world's greatest mountain carving. These 60-foot high faces, 500 feet up, look out over a setting of pine, spruce, birch, and aspen in the clear western air. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began drilling into the 5,725-foot mountain in 1927. Creation of the Shrine of Democracy took 14 years and cost a mere $1 million, though it's now deemed priceless. - Content comes from TravelSD.com