Pierre is the capital city of South Dakota, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 13,646.[1] Pierre (pronounced "peer") is the county seat of Hughes County. Started in 1880 on the Missouri River across from Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the state capital since 1889.
Pierre lies on rough river bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. It is a few miles away from Lake Oahe, one of the largest man made lakes in the world and a very popular fishing destination.
Transportation [change]
Two airlines serving Pierre Regional Airport provide non-stop flights to Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
The nearest interstate highway is Interstate 90, which is about 34 miles south of Pierre via U.S. Highway 83. Pierre is one of only five state capitals not served by an interstate highway.[Note 1]\
- ↑ The other state capitals without Interstate highways are Dover, Delaware; Jefferson City, Missouri; Carson City, Nevada; and Juneau, Alaska.
References [change]
- ↑ "Pierre (city) Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau". http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/46/4649600.html. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
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