Rapid City, South Dakota
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Rapid City, South Dakota (2006 est. population 63,000), located in the western part of the state, is South Dakota's second largest city, after Sioux Falls. First settled in 1876 during the Black Hills gold rush, the city was incorporated in 1878.
Currently, it is a major tourist and recreation destination, with the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument, and Custer National Park all located nearby.