1. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It depicts the faces of four American Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The sculpture was designed by Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, and it took a total of 14 years to complete from 1927 to 1941.
- Interesting Facts:
- The faces on Mount Rushmore are about 60 feet tall, which is equivalent to a six-story building.
- The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, chose these four Presidents to represent the nation’s birth, growth, development, and preservation.
- A total of 450,000 tons of rock was removed during the carving process.
- Mount Rushmore attracts over 2 million visitors every year.
- The monument is illuminated at night for a few hours, allowing visitors to see the faces of the Presidents in a different light.
2. Working Time:
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round, except for Christmas Day (December 25th). The working hours vary based on the time of year:
- October to March: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- April to September: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Phone: The phone number for Mount Rushmore National Memorial is (605) 574-2523.
3. Ticket Info and Transportation:
- Entrance to Mount Rushmore National Memorial is free; however, there is a parking fee of $10 per vehicle.
- There is a visitor center on-site where you can learn about the history and significance of the memorial.
- The nearest airport to Mount Rushmore is Rapid City Regional Airport, which is approximately 40 miles away.
- There are also several bus tour operators that provide transportation to Mount Rushmore from various cities in South Dakota and nearby states.
- The memorial can be reached by car via Highway 244 or by public transportation options available in the area.
