Peter Norbeck

  • American

South Dakota's ninth governor

A United States senator from 1921 until his death in 1936, Norbeck's vision led to the creation of Custer State Park in the Black Hills. He was also responsible for the building of a state-owned cement plant, a workman's compensation law, and hydro-electric and road development. His senatorial career reflected his concern for wildlife conservation and park development. Norbeck was influential in the naming of the Badlands as a national monument and is credited with the inclusion of Teddy Roosevelt's image on Mount Rushmore. - NPS


Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Significant name Peter Norbeck Summer House Custer State Park
1870/08/27 Peter Norbeck is born the son of Norwegian immigrants in Clay County, South Dakota. Born
1917/00/00 Governor Peter Norbeck home from 1917 to 1921 Home Farr House Pierre, SD
1925/08/00 Initial planning and fund-raising begins in August 1925 for the Mount Harney Memorial, but the project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Fundraiser Mount Rushmore National Memorial South Dakota
1936/00/00 President Roosevelt and Borglum make statements at the dedication of the Jefferson portrait. Senator Norbeck, suffering from cancer of the tongue and jaw, stood by mutely. Life Mount Rushmore National Memorial South Dakota
1936/12/20 Peter Norbeck, suffering from cancer of the tongue and jaw, passes away at his home in Redfield, South Dakota. He is interred at Bloomington Church Cemetery, Platte, South Dakota. Died
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