Welcome to the South Dakota information page! Take a look around and learn more about South Dakota's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about SD auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of South Dakota, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.
The state of South Dakota encompasses 77,116 square miles and is ranked 17th in the nation's total area. It was the 40th state to enter the union on November 2, 1889. South Dakota was named after the Dakota Indian tribe and is a Sioux word meaning friends or allies.
- The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are sculpted into Mount Rushmore the world's greatest mountain carving.
- The U.S.S. South Dakota was the most decorated battleship during World War II.
- The Flaming Fountain on South Dakota State Capitol Lake is fed by an artesian well with natural gas content so high that it can be lit. The fountain glows perpetually as a memorial to all veterans.
- The Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo details more than 250 rare automobiles including the infamous Tucker and Edsel.
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Driving in South Dakota
Visit the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.
The First Step When Moving
Contact your Allstate agent or call 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828).
Things to Consider Before Moving
Will I need to change my insurance coverage? Should I buy or rent my new place? What can I afford? Relax! We'll help you sort through your
options.
Moving Tools and Tips
There's a lot to keep track of when you move. Our
checklists will help you so moving will be a breeze.
Always check out the
moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at
Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within South Dakota.
Need an Insurance Policy in South Dakota?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an
auto insurance quote today (it's easy!). You can also talk to an
Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call
1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.
Some suggested scenic road trips.
Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the South Dakota State Tourism site.
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