Andrew Jackson insists that you delay your trip to Mt. Rushmore and stop in Rapid City.

Statue # 7: Andrew Jackson

Rapid City, South Dakota

Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) came to the presidency as a war hero, and his statue depicts him in uniform, with riding boots and a sword tucked under his cape. He stands with a defiant expression on his face, arms folded, in front of a road sign directing traffic to out-of-town attractions. The positioning was probably not intentional, but Jackson certainly seems to be telling travelers to stay in town and look at all the President statues.

Amazing Arcana of the Presidents

Jackson's pet parrot was removed from his funeral because it was swearing.

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City of Presidents

Since 2000, Rapid City has commissioned and installed bronze statues of every former U.S. President on its downtown street corners. Visitors are encouraged to take a walking tour of the City of Presidents and inspect the nation's metallic Commanders in Chief. Paper guides are available year-round at the city's main Visitor Center at 512 Main St.