South Dakota's Great Faces

Jake Herman is best remembered as a rodeo clown, but also had the ability to ride broncos, trick ride and rope, ride bareback, and entertain audiences as an outstanding comedian. These combined talents make Herman one of South Dakota’s Great Faces.

South Dakota recognizes Peter Norbeck as one of South Dakota’s Great Faces because of his dedication and commitment to the state’s tourism industry. Norbeck was South Dakota’s ninth governor and long-time public official.  

Clarence Jurisch was born and raised in Southwestern South Dakota, and always had an affinity for the Badlands.

Bud and Doris Livermore of Fort Pierre were among the organizers of the official South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Oscar Micheaux was one of the first African American filmmakers in the United States, and one of the first African American settlers in South Dakota.

Gutzon Borglum (John Gutzon Borglum) is most notably known in South Dakota as the man who directed the carving of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. While making his mark both on South Dakota history and the visitor industry, he was known for other artistic works as well.