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The La Vérendyre brothers
The La Vérendrye brothers are the first European explorers in South Dakota. -
Lewis + Clark expedition
The Lewis + Clark expedition travels through South Dakota on its way to the Pacific Ocean. -
The Fort Laramie treaty
Lakota and other Great Plains nations sign a treaty promising peaceful relations. -
The Dakota Territory
The U.S government creates the Dakota territory. -
George Custer and a military find gold
George Custer leads a military expedition that finds gold in the Black Hills. -
Statehood
South Dakota becomes the 40th state -
Wounded Knee Massecre
U.S troops kill about 350 Lakotas at the Wounded Knee Massecre. -
Homestake Gold Mine closes
The Homestake Gold Mine closes operations. -
Research Facility
An underground research facility moves into the old Homestake Gold Mine. -
Cattleman's Blizzard
The Cattleman's blizzard kills thousands of livestock.
