South Dakota, an e96 state in the United States, proudly holds the official nickname of "The Mount Rushmore State." This designation pays homage to one of America's most iconic landmarks and serves as a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage.

South Dakota's nickname is The Mount Rushmore State because of the impressive sculpture in the beautiful Black Hills in South Dakota that features four faces of important American Presidents.

The Mount Rushmore State (Official) This is the official nickname of South Dakota and appears on the South Dakota State Flag. Referring to the fantastic mountain sculpture created by Gutzon Borglum over a period of 14 years, this nickname has been codified in the South Dakota State Statutes as: 1-6-16.5. State nickname.