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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Pierre
| official_name = City of Pierre
| settlement_type = Capital city
| image_skyline = Pierre_Skyline.jpg
| image_caption = Pierre and the Missouri River
| subdivision_name1 = South Dakota
| subdivision_name = United States
| established_date = 1880
| population_total = 14,000
| area_total_km2 = 33
| timezone = Central (CST/CDT)
| postal_code = 57501
| area_code = 605
}}
'''Pierre''' (pronounced "peer") is the capital of [[South Dakota]] and the county seat of Hughes County. Situated on the eastern bank of the Missouri River, it is one of the smallest state capitals by population — but serves as a key political and administrative center in the northern Great Plains.

== Overview ==

* Capital since 1889, when South Dakota achieved statehood
* Centrally located in the state and across the river from Fort Pierre
* Known for its quiet charm, outdoor recreation, and civic pride

== Landmarks and Attractions ==

* '''South Dakota State Capitol''' – completed in 1910, with stunning marble interiors and a memorial to state veterans
* '''Cultural Heritage Center''' – museum dedicated to South Dakota’s history
* '''Oahe Dam and Lake Oahe''' – a major reservoir and recreational area
* '''Steamboat Park and the Lewis and Clark Trail'''

== Economy ==

Pierre’s economy revolves around:
* '''State government'''
* '''Tourism and recreation'''
* '''Healthcare and education'''
* '''Retail and local services'''

== Culture and Lifestyle ==

* Slower pace of life with a tight-knit community
* Emphasis on outdoor living – fishing, boating, and hiking
* Hosts Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival and the Capital City Band concerts
* Friendly, family-oriented atmosphere with low crime and cost of living

== Education ==

* Home to Pierre Public Schools and Riggs High School
* Capital University Center provides higher education access
* Strong public library and civic learning programs

== Transportation ==

* Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) offers regional flights
* U.S. Route 83 and SD Highway 34 connect the city to the state and region
* Amtrak does not serve Pierre; closest stop is in North Dakota or Minnesota

== Fun Facts ==

* Pierre is one of the '''only state capitals not served by an interstate highway'''
* The nearby Oahe Dam is one of the largest earth-rolled dams in the world
* Despite its size, Pierre has served as the uninterrupted capital since statehood

== See Also ==
* [[South Dakota]]
* [[Midwestern States]]
* [[United States Capitals]]
* [[United States Cities]]

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