Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre (pronounced "peer") is the capital city of South Dakota, a state of the United States of America.  As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 14,091.  Pierre is the county seat of Hughes County. Started in 1880 on the Missouri River across from Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the state capital since 1889.

Pierre lies on rough river bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. It is a few miles away from Lake Oahe, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, and a very popular fishing destination.
 Transportation 

Two airlines serving Pierre Regional Airport provide non-stop flights to Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

The nearest interstate highway is Interstate 90, about 34 miles south of Pierre via U.S. Highway 83. Pierre is one of only four state capitals not served by an interstate highway.The other state capitals without Interstate highways are Dover, Delaware; Jefferson City, Missouri;  and Juneau, Alaska.

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References

 Other websites 

 City of Pierre official website

Category:State capitals in the United States
Category:County seats in South Dakota
Category:Cities in South Dakota
Category:1880 establishments in Dakota Territory