MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC

HOT SPRINGS, SD

Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD Inc is a world-renowned paleontological site located in the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The site is home to the remains of over 60 mammoths, making it one of the largest concentration of mammoth fossils in the world.

The site was first discovered in 1974 during the construction of a housing development. Excavation began in 1975 and has continued ever since, with ongoing research and preservation efforts.

Visitors to the Mammoth Site can take guided tours of the excavation site, which includes an indoor exhibit hall showcasing the fossils, interactive exhibits, and a working paleontology laboratory. The site also offers educational programs and workshops for all ages, including summer camps for kids.

In addition to the mammoth fossils, the site also contains the remains of other Ice Age animals, such as giant short-faced bears, American lions, and camels.

The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD Inc is a unique and important piece of natural history, providing valuable information about the animals that roamed the area during the Ice Age. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in paleontology or natural history.

MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOT SPRINGS SD. US MID #8404600026

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

South Dakota South Dakota is an expansive, sparsely populated midwestern U.S. state where rolling prairies give way to the dramatic Black Hills National Forest.

Black Hills is home to 2 historical monuments carved right into towering granite peaks: Mt. Rushmore, the iconic depiction of 4 revered U.S. presidents, and Crazy Horse Memorial, a tribute to the storied Native American tribal leader.

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Contact MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC

telephone: 6057456017

MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC
PO BOX 692
HOT SPRINGS
SD
57747

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MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC Information

MID #	8404600026
Name	MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC
Alternate Name	MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS, SD INC
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	43.426055, -103.480509
CODES	FIPS State Code: 46 FIPS County Code: 047 US Census Tract: 964200 US Census Block: 3068