Located near Keystone, South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is considered one of the most iconic symbols of the United States.
Initial carving on the monument started in 1927 and did not end until 1941, with all but one season completed under the watchful eye of sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Due to Gutzon's death, the finishing touches were supervised by his son. In total, around 400 workers helped to sculpt the memorial with an estimated cost $989,992.32 and no deaths.
The memorial consists of 60-foot faces of four of the nation’s best known Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt representing 150 years of the history of the United States.
Since the sculpture is exposed to the elements many wonder if erosion is a concern, however, as it is estimated to only erode 1 inch in 10,000 years, it is not much of a factor.
The mountain itself gets its name from Charles E. Rushmore, a New York City attorney who visited the region in 1885.
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