Mount Rushmore

National memorial · Rapid City, South Dakota

Illustration of Mount Rushmore

Overview

Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the faces of four presidents carved into a granite mountain.

History

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum led the carving from 1927 to 1941.

Today

The memorial draws millions of visitors, especially in summer.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.