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  South Dakota State Symbols - South Dakota State Seal - The United States of America
South Dakota became a state in 1889, and the seal was defined in 1885.
The official seal is a picturesque representation of South Dakota's commerce, industry, and natural resources.
The outer circle of the seal bears the words "State of South Dakota", and "Great Seal 1889".
www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/sd_seal.htm   (142 words)

  
  CONK! Encyclopedia: South_Dakota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Dakota is a state in the high plains of the northern Middle West in the United States.
South Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889.
South Dakota license plates are numbered by county, with the first digit referring to the county of origin.
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 South Dakota - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Dakota is a state in the high plains of the northern Middle West.
Just over a year earlier, on November 2, 1889, Dakota Territory had become the modern states of North Dakota and South Dakota after a dispute between Euro-American settlers in northern and southern regions over the location of the state capital (originally to be the present-day capital of North Dakota, Bismarck).
South Dakota, in common with five other Mid-West states (Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota and Iowa), is feeling the brunt of falling populations.
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 South Dakota's State Flag & Seal (Geobopological Survey)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On the seal and the coat of arms, a plowman and two horses, cattle, and a field of corn represent agriculture.
A flag with a picture of the sun on the front and the state seal on the reverse side was adopted in 1909.
In 1963, legislation was enacted which placed the state seal ringed by the sun’s rays on both sides of the flag.
www.geobop.com /world/NA/US/SD/Flag.htm   (189 words)

  
 South Dakota Symbols, State Flag - SHG Resources
Centered on such field shall be the great seal of South Dakota made in conformity with the terms of the Constitution, which shall be four-ninths the width of the flag in diameter.
The seal shall be on a white background with the seal outlined in dark blue or, in the alternative, shall be on a sky-blue background with the seal outlined in dark blue thereon.
Surrounding the seal in gold shall be a serrated sun whose extreme width shall be five-ninths the width of the flag.
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 South Dakota flag - SHOP.COM
South Dakota adopted a new flag in 1963.
It has a sky-blue field with the Great Seal of South Dakota in the center; this seal can have either a white of sky-blue background, and is outlined in dark blue.
Around the edge are a serrated sun and the words "South Dakota" and "The Sunshine State".
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 High Volume/High Speed Asphalt Roadway Preventative Maintenance Surface Treatments - Preservation - Pavements - FHWA
The South Dakota DOT has made extensive use of chip seal and sand seal surface treatments in the maintenance of their AC pavements.
To evaluate the use of chip seals in South Dakota, several efforts were undertaken.
Second, interviews were conducted with South Dakota DOT from all departments involved in the chip seal process to investigate their practices and to determine areas for improvement.
www.fhwa.dot.gov /pavement/preservation/hivol.cfm   (454 words)

  
 South Dakota: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
The flag is sky blue with state seal in the center (surrounded by yellow rays are the words, "South Dakota" and "The Mount Rushmore State").
South Dakota's original flag (adopted in 1909) had an image of the sun on the front and the state's seal on the back.
In 1963, the state's seal and the sun's rays were both placed on the front of the flag (with nothing on the back of the flag).
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 South Dakota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The South Dakota flag features the state seal surrounded by a golden blazing sun in a field of sky blue.
South Dakota contains the geographic center of the U.S. The Black Hills are the highest mountains east of the Rockies.
South Dakota holds the record for the greatest temperature swing, as recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records.
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 Murals of Greek Goddesses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In each corner under the dome are large murals of Greek goddesses which symbolize major interests in South Dakota.
The pink and white mural depicts the "Love of the Family, Love of the State." The seal under this mural is the State Seal of South Dakota.
The seal under this mural is the Seal of the United States.
www.state.sd.us /state/capitol/capitol/tour/goddesses.htm   (109 words)

  
 WNC: South Dakota Major State Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Please join South Dakotans and their families as we pray for the people and elected officials of the state.
South Dakotans will enjoy seating in a reserved section (by prior arrangement), a reception immediately following, and special tours highlighting the ways that South Dakota is represented in the Cathedral.
the South Dakota state seal is a part of the narthex floor in the west end of the Cathedral and is represented on a needlepoint wall hanging in War Memorial Chapel
www.cathedral.org /cathedral/programs/southdakota.shtml   (353 words)

  
 South Dakota Notary Seal Embosser
The seal must contain the applicant's name, the words "Notary Public" and "South Dakota", and a border surrounding the imprint.
If a seal is used by a notary public, he shall write, or print by a device made for such printing, below the seal's imprint or print and if not provided by the form, the words, my commission expires, and shall provide a date therefor.
Any notary public using a seal with the commission expiration date included as part of the imprint, prior to the effective date of this section, may use such seal until his current commission expires.
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 South Dakota - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
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ORIGIN OF STATE NAME: The state was formerly the southern part of Dakota Territory; dakota is a Sioux word meaning "friend." NICKNAME: Mt. Rushmore State or the Coyote State.
FLAG: The state seal, centered on a white or light-blue field and encircled by a serrated sun, is surrounded by the words "South Dakota" above and "The Mount Rushmore State" below.
www.city-data.com /states/South-Dakota.html   (169 words)

  
 Signs and Symbols of South Dakota
The state seal serves as a symbol of life in South Dakota.
Marble balustrades, scagiola pillars, stained glass skylights and mosaic floors lavish the rotunda of South Dakota's state capitol in Pierre.
It was introduced to South Dakota in 1898 and is easily recognized by its colorful plumage.
thunder.state.sd.us /state/stateinfo.html   (716 words)

  
 South Dakota Travel Tips
Yes, the west has the Black Hills, the caves, the monuments and the Badlands, but the less-publicized eastern part of South Dakota has a raw, untamed, expansive beauty that is exquisite.
East to west, South Dakota is full of stunning natural beauty.
South Dakota's Statehouse sits on a small hill by Capitol Lake, surrounded by thick, soft grass that welcomes visitors in a cushy carpet of emerald green.
www.postcardsfrom.com /travt/travt-sd.html   (1532 words)

  
 South Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Over $90,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August.
South Dakota is bordered to the north by North Dakota, to the south by Nebraska, to the east by Iowa and Minnesota, and to the west by Wyoming and Montana.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2004, South Dakota's population was 770,883.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Dakota   (1408 words)

  
 Geography - Merriam-Webster's Atlas
In the early 20th century the secretary of the state historical society, Doane Robinson, worked with the state senator Ernest May to develop a flag for South Dakota, the design for which was first painted by Robinson's secretary, Ida Anding.
The inscriptions remained, but the South Dakota seal was represented on top of the sun in such a way that only the sun's rays were visible.
The seal repeats the name of the state, the date of its admission to the Union (1889), and the state motto, "Under God the people rule." A farmer is shown in the foreground plowing his fields.
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?south_dakota   (319 words)

  
 In the News: South Dakota Certified Beef
South Dakota is in a unique position to capitalize on a new premium/branded beef processing opportunity, according to a recently completed South Dakota Beef Study.
Tuned-up rules for the South Dakota Certified Beef Program were outlined Tuesday at a public hearing in the state Capitol, and officials hope the effort begins to bear fruit by year's end...
According to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Larry Gabriel, producers will begin to see opportunity to add value to South Dakota-raised cattle utilizing the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Program prior to, and even independent of whether or not the cattle will be harvested in South Dakota during the first couple of years...
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 South Dakota - South Dakota State University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 About the USA - Travel & Geography > South Dakota
In 1889, South Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 40th state.
South Dakota is a state of many startling and beautiful contrasts.
South Dakota erhielt seinen Namen von dem Dakota-Stamm der Sioux Indianer, die vor der Ankunft der Europäer in der Prärie lebten.
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 South dakota law Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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 Signs and Symbols ofSouth Dakota
The South Dakota flag features the state seal surrounded by a golden blazing sun in a field of sky blue.
South Dakota is the land of the famous Sioux or Dacotah Indians.
Rodeo is South Dakota’s official state sport and can be found in arenas through the state and throughout the year.
www.state.sd.us /state/sdsym.htm   (984 words)

  
 South Dakota Arts Council
South Dakota's Poetry Out Loud recitation contest is open to all high school students this year.
SDAC is partnering with South Dakota Public Broadcasting and South Dakotans for the Arts on this program.
South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of South Dakota through the
www.artscouncil.sd.gov   (250 words)

  
 South Dakota Homeschooling - A to Z Home's Cool
All homeschool parents in South Dakota are welcome to post here regardless of race, religion or creed.
BHHA is an inclusive group for homeschoolers in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
WRCH is a South Dakota Interdenominational Christian homeschool support group that serves Rapid City and the surrounding area.
www.gomilpitas.com /homeschooling/regional/SouthDakota.htm   (550 words)

  
 Historical Chronology
Dakota Territory formally ceased to exist on 2 November when President Harrison signed the documents formally admitting North and South Dakota to the Union as the 39th and 40th states.
Pierre is chosen as the temporary capitol of South Dakota.
George S. Mickelson was elected as the 28th governor of South Dakota.
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 South Dakota State Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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Flag: The South Dakota flag features the state seal surrounded by a golden blazing sun in a field of sky blue.
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 United States Flags - South Dakota State Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This South Dakota state flag is made with SolarMax 200 denier heavy duty outdoor nylon.
The South Dakota state flag feature the State Seal of South Dakota centered on a sky blue field and surrounded by the rays of the sun.
Encircling the seal and the sun are the words, "South Dakota" and "The Mount Rushmore State".
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 south dakota flag and description and south dakota seal
The sky blue field displays the state seal surrounded by rays of the sun.
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Official Seal of the State of South Dakota
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 Articles - South Dakota   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In 1743, the LaVerendrye brothers buried a plate near the modern capital Pierre, (Pronounced "peer") claiming the region for France as part of greater Louisiana.
At the state level, more Republicans are in office, whereas there are more Democrsts in the Congressional Delegation than Republicans.
The five largest ancestry groups in South Dakota are: German (40.7%), Norwegian (15.3%), Irish (10.4%), American Indian (8.3%), English (7.1%).
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