Custer, South Dakota
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| Distance from Mt. Rushmore |
20 miles | |
| Distance to Other Places |
Custer State Park, about 5 miles Crazy Horse Memorial, about 5 miles Wind Cave National Park, about 15 miles Jewel Cave National Monument, about 15 miles Mt Rushmore, 20 miles Hot Springs, about 30 miles Deadwood, 72 miles Sturgis, about 90 miles Badlands National Park, about 120 miles Spearfish, about 110 miles via US14A (Spearfish Canyon Scenic Drive) Devil's Tower National Monument, about 140 miles via US14A |
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| Time Needed: | Varies | |
| Best Time To Go: | Anytime | |
| Directions: | US16A West to SD244 West to US385 South. | |
| Cost: | Not applicable | |
| Highlights: | Custer is the commercial center of the South-Central Black Hills. | |
| Description: | Custer is near the site of the first settlement by the Europeans in the Black Hills, the Gordon Party, who arrived within months of the discovery of gold just east of the present day downtown. A replica of their settlement, the Gordon Stockade, is just off US16A about three miles east of town. In 1874 General George Armstrong Custer's Expedition to the Black Hills also camped near Custer where gold was first discovered. Today, Custer is a commercial center for the south-central Black Hills. It is conveniently close to Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial and both Jewel and Wind caves. The town also has a number of touristy things like "The Flintstones Bedrock City" and the National Museum of Woodcarving. Information: Custer County Chamber of Commerce, 615 Washington St, Custer SD 57730. Phone 1-800-992-9818 or 605-673-2244.
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