Mount Rushmore Facts For Kids

Secrets, History, and Facts: Mount Rushmore

History of Mount Rushmore | Britannica

Mount Rushmore, nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is an awe-inspiring symbol of American heritage. This iconic monument, carved into granite cliffs, features the colossal faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Each was carefully chosen to reflect pivotal eras in the nation's history: Washington as the founding father, Jefferson to represent the country’s territorial expansion, Roosevelt a symbol for industrial progre

There's a secret room behind Mount Rushmore that's inaccessible to tourists

Who are the Presidents on Mount Rushmore?