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History of Pierre, (Hughes County) South Dakota

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Biographies:

A Biography of Charles H. Burke

Charles H. Burke, representative, was born in Genesee county, N. Y., April 1, 1861. He received a liberal education; removed to South Dakota in 1889, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1886. He was married Jan. 14, 1886, to Caroline Schlosser and engaged in practice at Pierre. He was a representative in the state legislature 1894-96, and was elected a representative at large to the 56th, 57th, and 58th congresses as a Republican 1899-1905.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

South Dakota Facts:
Tree: Black Hills spruce
Bird: ring-necked pheasant
Flower: pasqueflower
Nickname: Mount Rushmore State, Coyote State, Sunshine State
Motto: Under God the People Rule
Area (sq. mi.): 77,047
Capitol: Pierre
Admitted: 2 Nov 1889

Hughes County Facts:

Pierre is situated 451 meters above sea level.