Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is a national monument located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. It features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

The project was led by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and took 14 years to complete. The faces are carved into the granite mountain, standing at 60 feet tall. Mount Rushmore is a symbol of American patriotism and a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Recommended Resources

• Mount Rushmore Facts For Kids (Website Link)
• Mount Rushmore Britannica Kids (Website Link)
• National Parks Service – Mount Rushmore (Website Link)

Recommended Book

A Kid’s Guide to U.S. Presidents Fascinating Facts About Each President by Dylanna Press

Where Is Mount Rushmore? by True Kelley

Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hill by Laural Bidwell