Founded in 1880 on the Missouri River opposite Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the capital since South Dakota gained statehood on November 2,1889, having been chosen for its location in the geographic center of the state.
Pierre was founded in 1880 on the Missouri River opposite Fort Pierre. Pierre has been the capital. South Dakota gained statehood on November 2,1889. South Dakota was having been chosen for its location in the geographic center of the state.