Storage companies in South Dakota are available to suit every job. Large or small, long-term or short, storage units and
self-storage units of all sizes are available throughout South Dakota. If you have just moved to the area, visit a storage facility and ask how they can help make your move easier. On the other hand, if you are looking to make a little extra room around the house for the holidays, a small self-storage unit will be perfect. Whatever it is, you will have no problem finding a storage company that will provide you with all of your storage and pick-up needs. Be sure to look for seasonal discounts and promotions to help save on your storage unit.
Origin of State's Name: "Dakota" is the Sioux Indian word for friend. The Dakota Territory originally included the area covered today by
North Dakota and South Dakota as well as Montana and Wyoming.
Capital City: With over 14,000 residents,
Pierre, South Dakota is an attractive city full of interesting experiences. As the capital of South Dakota, the city has come a long way from its history as a small, rough frontier town. Over the past decades, the city has transformed into a railroad town and the seat of state government.
Population: South Dakota has a population estimated at 780,000.
Driving: The
South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles website is where you will find driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals, testing locations and more.
Agriculture and Industry: The state's major agricultural sectors include cattle, hogs, wheat, soybeans, milk and corn. Food processing, machinery, lumber and wood products and tourism are South Dakota's leading industries.
State Bird: In 1943, South Dakota designated the Chinese ring-necked pheasant as its state bird.
State Tree: South Dakota designated the black hills spruce as the official state tree in 1947.
State Flower: In 1903, the pasque flower was designated the official state flower of South Dakota. The flower is also called the May Day flower, prairie crocus, windflower, Easter flower and meadow anemone.
State Song: Written by DeeCort Hammitt, South Dakota's state song is "Hail! South Dakota!"