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and a nearby secondary peak located approximately 300 feet south of the lookout tower and unofficially named "McGillicuddy's Peak", to be slightly lower at 7,229.41 feet (2,203.52 m) NAVD88. This is believed to be the only precise survey that has been made to determine the true elevation of this
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A manmade dam was also created on the peak in 1935. This concrete reservoir holds 5,000 US gallons (19,000 L; 4,200 imp gal) of water; a pumphouse was added in 1938. In 1982, the lookout tower and its stairway, dam, and pumphouse were nominated by the USDA Forest Service for inclusion
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New York mining promoter James Wilson organized the Harney Peak Tin Company around 1884 or 1885. The Harney Peak Tin Company did not actually mine any tin and was liquidated by court order in the 1890s, losing investors almost $ 3 million (equivalent to approximately $ 110 million in 2023)
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officially changed the mountain's name from "Harney Peak" to "Black Elk Peak" on August 11, 2016, by a unanimous vote of 12–0, with one abstention. On August 18, 2016, Gov. Daugaard announced that the state would accept the new name.
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A United States post office was operated at Black Elk Peak from 1936 until 1942, and again from 1945 until 1946. The Harney Peak post office was reportedly one of the "most elevated post offices in the United States".
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in 1911, with a wood crate placed at the summit for a seat. In 1920, a 12'x12' wood structure was built, and it was expanded to 16'x16' the following year. The federal
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Some Lakota requested state officials in 2015 to reinstate their original name for the peak. The Lakota Council of the Pine Ridge Reservation and descendants of
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McGillycuddy and party had the first recorded ascent, though sources call him the first non-native or the first white man to climb the mountain. See
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area in the late 1870s. The Lakota had tried to get the name of the peak changed for 50 years, as Harney had massacred their people.
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The peak's fire lookout tower and the staircase leading to it, as well as a nearby dam and pumphouse, were listed on the
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Climate data for Black Elk Peak 43.8697 N, 103.5321 W, Elevation: 6,791 ft (2,070 m) (1991–2020 normals)
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In 2014 the Sioux renewed their effort to get the name changed, in an effort led by Basil Brave Heart of the
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in 1868; it covered most of the territory west of the Missouri River in South Dakota (the area now called
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over the course of two days and found the highest natural rock to be at 7,231.32 feet (2,204.11 m)
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were interred near the base of the tower and a plaque reads, "Valentine McGillycuddy, Wasicu Wakan."
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harney Peak Post Office (historical)
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Black Elk Peak, the highest point in South Dakota viewed from Black Elk Peak Trail, May 2018.
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opposed the name change, as did other state officials, and no action was taken in 2015.
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David Rooks, "Breaking: Black Elk Peak Soars Above The He Sapa, No Longer Harney Peak"
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known for his wisdom. Late in life, he returned to the peak accompanied by writer
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Pennington County, South Dakota
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Black Hills National Forest: Harney Peak and the Historic Fire Lookout Towers
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veteran, he felt that Harney had not honored the military with his action.
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David Rooks, "Black Elk Peak ‘Answer to Many Prayers’: Basil Brave Heart"
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National Register of Historic Places in Pennington County, South Dakota
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In September 2016, a team of professional surveyors obtained precise
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The 113 most isolated major summits of the United States of America
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The mountain was named Harney Peak in 1855 by American Lieutenant
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Steve Russell, "Names Have Power: Denali and Other Colonist Lies"
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Neihardt recorded Black Elk's words about his vision as follows:
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Dams on the National Register of Historic Places in South Dakota
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Highest natural points of U.S. states, district, and territories
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believed to have reached the summit were a party led by General
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Fire lookout towers on the National Register of Historic Places
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South Dakota Department of Transportation Bridge No. 52-824-300
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South Dakota Department of Transportation Bridge No. 52-575-383
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To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking
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Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch
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in the largest fraud scandal in Black Hills mining history.
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Religious places of the Indigenous peoples of North America
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Black Elk Peak and the Black Hills were located within the
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warriors, women and children in what Americans called the
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Harney later commanded the United States military in the
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Rapid City, Black Hills and Western Railroad (1893–1947)
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from long talks with the shaman. South Dakota Governor
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Harney Peak Lookout Tower, Dam, Pumphouse and Stairway
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View from the top of the Black Elk Peak lookout tower.
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Harney Peak Lookout Tower, Dam, Pumphouse and Stairway
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Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp
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Stu Whitney, "Whitney: In defense of Black Elk Peak"
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List of National Historic Landmarks in South Dakota
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The Associated Press 1904: 1760: 1758: 5222:Civilian Conservation Corps in South Dakota 4753:Rapid City West Boulevard Historic District 2337:South Dakota State Historical Society Press 2269:South Dakota State Historical Society Press 983:American settlers used Black Elk Peak as a 5207:Buildings and structures completed in 1938 4860:Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion 4723:Josef and Marie Kudrna Homestead and Ranch 4651: 4637: 4487: 4473: 4323:Fossil Cycad National Monument (1922–1957) 4062:Black Hills War, or Great Sioux War (1876) 3577: 3563: 3198: 3184: 2583: 2569: 2529:"High in the Black Hills, as Seasons Turn" 2291: 2007: 1947:4 September 2015; accessed 4 November 2016 1929: 1927: 1909:. Hill City Prevailer-News. Archived from 1800: 1798: 1796: 1794: 1695: 1490:A man-made dam is located near the summit. 993:construction of a stone fire tower in 1938 838: 580: 566: 307: 301: 4135:Sidney-Black Hills Stage Road (1876–1887) 1755: 1406:, is located at the summit. The ashes of 827:U.S. National Register of Historic Places 4815:Harney Peak Tin Mining Company Buildings 4680:Minuteman Missile National Historic Site 3693:Minuteman Missile National Historic Site 2526: 2208:"BBC will showcase story of 'Piano Man'" 2145: 2061: 1993: 1991: 1975:United States Department of the Interior 1375:View of Black Elk Peak from hiking trail 1370: 712:association of owls with impending death 4748:Rapid City Historic Commercial District 2406: 2030:15 August 2016; accessed 15 August 2016 2004:12 August 2016; accessed 15 August 2016 1955: 1953: 1924: 1876: 1874: 1872: 1818:12 August 2016; accessed 12 August 2016 1791: 675:for whom the Wilderness Area is named. 5154: 2260: 2177: 2108:"Gov: State won't fight Harney rename" 2105: 2074: 1882:"National Register Information System" 1848: 182: 152: 4632: 4468: 3558: 3179: 2564: 2413:Reetz, Terrell W. (January 8, 1982). 2412: 2322: 2088:. The Washington Times. 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Index


Elevation
 NAVD 88
Prominence
Listing
North America isolated peaks
U.S. state high point
Coordinates
43°51′57″N 103°31′57″W / 43.865847725°N 103.532431997°W / 43.865847725; -103.532431997
Black Elk Peak is located in South Dakota
Black Elk Peak is located in the United States
United States
South Dakota
Pennington County
Parent range
Black Hills
Topo map
USGS
First ascent
Valentine McGillycuddy
Easiest route
hike
Black Hills
Badlands National Park
South Dakota
Mount Rushmore
National memorial
Crazy Horse
Badlands
National park

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