The Bold Vision Behind Mount Rushmore: More Than Just Presidential Heads Ever wondered why Mount Rushmore was carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota? It wasn't just for those massive presidential heads! In the 1920s, historian Doane Robinson dreamt of putting South Dakota on the map, turning it into a major tourist hotspot. He envisioned great Western heroes, but sculptor Gutzon Borglum had a bolder idea. Why not celebrate American history through its most iconic presidents? Enter Washingto