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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Mount Rushmore National MemorialColor photo of George Washington's eyes as they are carved on Mount Rushmore.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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Pets: Pets (except licensed guide dogs) are not permitted in any part of the memorial, except in the pet exercise areas located at each end of the upper parking level facility. Please pick up after your pet with bags that are provided in these areas. Since pets must stay in your vehicle while you visit the memorial, you should park in the parking garage's shaded areas (Levels 1,2,4,&5).
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Mount Rushmore is named after a New York City Attorney? Charles E. Rushmore was sent out to this area in 1884 to check legal titles on properties. On his way back to Pine Camp he asked Bill Challis the name of this mountain. Bill replied, "Never had a name but from now on we'll call it Rushmore."

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Last Updated: December 17, 2007 at 13:05 EST