Facts About Box Elder
Box Elder is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is a suburb of Rapid City and is located near Ellsworth Air Force Base. facts about Box Elder:
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Box Elder was named after nearby Boxelder Creek, the box elder trees that are found in the area.
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Box Elder was incorporated as a city in 1978.
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The city is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, which is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
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The estimated population of Box Elder is 12,310, as of 2021.
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Box Elder has a total area of 13.91 square miles, of which 13.90 square miles is land and 0.01 square miles is water.
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The city is located near several military bases, including Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota Air National Guard.
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Box Elder is home to the Rushmore Crossing shopping centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the Rapid City area.
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The city is located near several popular tourist attractions, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park.
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Notable people of Box Elder: Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, author, speaker, businessman & Nellie Zabel Willhite, the first deaf woman to earn a pilot’s license
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The elevation of Box Elder is 3,600 feet above sea level.
