Flag of South Dakota
Colors
#00BFFF
#FFD700
#FFFFFF
Meaning & Symbolism
Sky blue background with the state seal surrounded by a golden sun. The seal shows a South Dakota landscape with agriculture, mining, and the Missouri River.
History
Adopted in 1963, simplifying a 1909 design. In 1992 the nickname changed from "Sunshine State" to "Mount Rushmore State."
Curiosities
Mount Rushmore, with the heads of four presidents, is in South Dakota. The state also has the Crazy Horse Memorial, still under construction.