Which Dinosaurs Roamed the Land of South Dakota?

It's true that none of us were around when dinosaurs last walked the land of what would one day become South Dakota. But thanks to Paleontologists and Geologists, we now know the identity of several species of dinos that once roamed the Black Hills, the Badlands, and even the area around Sioux Falls.

South Dakota has been a major hub for paleontology in the past three decades. Some of the most famous dinosaurs in history have been unearthed right here in the Mount Rushmore State.

Here's a look at the five most prominent dinosaurs that once roamed within South Dakota's borders.

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The Five Most Famous Dinosaurs in South Dakota

To learn more about the dinosaurs that lived in South Dakota, check out the articles from Travel South Dakota here.

Story Sources: Travel South Dakota Website, Dakotaraptor Wiki Page

The Oldest Wood-Framed Church In Sioux Falls

Saint Joseph Cathedral at 521 N Duluth Ave in Sioux Falls was founded in 1915. But that's not the oldest church in the city. The Beaver Creek Lutheran Church at Heritage Park on the Augustana College campus at 33rd & S. Prairie Ave. was built in 1892, making it the oldest wood-framed church in Sioux Falls.

Pam Cole Executive Director of the Nordland Heritage Foundation says there are some exciting events and future plans involving Heritage Park. Tours of this wonderful look into the prairie past are available Wed. - Sat. from 10 am to 3 pm and by appointment.

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