South Dakota State Information

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.

Little Bit of History

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.

Essentials

Motto-

Under God the people rule

Capital-

Pierre

Time Zone-

Central & Mountain

Demonym-

South Dakotan

Quarter

Introduced - 2006

Song

Hail! South Dakota!

Hail! South Dakota,
A great state of the land,

Health, wealth and beauty,
That's what makes her grand;

Did You Know?

• 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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Are you thinking about moving to South Dakota? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

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.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to South Dakota. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track!
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to South Dakota or moving within South Dakota, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in South Dakota?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

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.

For more information specific to South Dakota visit:

• South Dakota State Catastrophe Information
• South Dakota Auto Insurance Coverages

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