In 1876, John T. “Buckskin Johnny” Spaulding and his brother-in-law Thomas Jefferson Davis laid the foundation for a family legacy in Butte County, three miles southeast of present-day Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Dec 16, 2009 · Carved into the southeastern face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest are four gigantic sculptures depicting the faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas...

Nov 16, 2018 · Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the US. He was born in 1743 and died in 1826. Jefferson served as the president between March 4, 1801 and March 4, 1809. He is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence; a symbol of American independence and a document that inspires democracy across the world.

Feb 19, 2024 · The Second Face – Thomas Jefferson. The carving of Thomas Jefferson’s face on the mountain originally began on the opposite side of George Washington. After 18 months carvers realized the granite on that part of the mountain was not suitable for carving.

Mar 22, 2024 · Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country.

He chose the two most famous presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and chose Thomas Jefferson because of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase (which included the land that became South Dakota). Theodore Roosevelt was suggested by Calvin Coolidge.

Oct 18, 2024 · Have you ever wondered about the majestic faces of Mount Rushmore? This iconic American landmark, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, features the colossal carvings of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Carved into the granite face of the mountain are the likenesses of four revered presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. But behind this iconic monument lies a fascinating tale of vision, determination, and controversy.

Statue # 3: Thomas Jefferson. Rapid City, South Dakota. Although Thomas Jefferson served two terms as President (1801-1809) and is historically regarded as one of America's best -- worthy of a spot on Mount Rushmore -- he preferred to be remembered for his authorship of the Declaration of Independence, which he'd written a quarter-century earlier.

This colossal sculpture showcases the iconic faces of four former U.S. presidents intricately carved into a mountain in South Dakota's Black Hills. The 60-foot-tall profiles of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln were intended to represent the first 150 years of America's history and cultural heritage.