South Dakota Logos
Part of the Great Plains, South Dakota is rich in history. Home to the Sioux during the early half of the 19th century and later becoming more settled in the last half by the European-American population after the railroad and mining boom in the Black Hills.
One of the more well-known events taking place in the state is the Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on December 29th, 1890.
While the rich and fertile lower half of the state lends itself to agriculture the state has been attempting to diversities its economy more, to try and attract both tourists and residents.
As of right now, the service industry is the state's largest economic contributor.
Ellsworth Air Force Base, located near Rapid City is the second largest single employer in the state of South Dakota.
The leading agricultural production is cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs. Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Deadwood, multiple National Parks, and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally all help to attract tourists and boost the state's economy.
Here we have a selection of gorgeous logos that have been designed specifically for businesses in the state of South Dakota.
One of the more well-known events taking place in the state is the Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on December 29th, 1890.
While the rich and fertile lower half of the state lends itself to agriculture the state has been attempting to diversities its economy more, to try and attract both tourists and residents.
As of right now, the service industry is the state's largest economic contributor.
Ellsworth Air Force Base, located near Rapid City is the second largest single employer in the state of South Dakota.
The leading agricultural production is cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat, and hogs. Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Deadwood, multiple National Parks, and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally all help to attract tourists and boost the state's economy.
Here we have a selection of gorgeous logos that have been designed specifically for businesses in the state of South Dakota.
South Dakota Logos designed on Hatchwise
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Famous Logos From South Dakota
Above all else, South Dakota is known for its natural
wonders. However, we can't forget the people who have helped make the state
great with their innovation and determination. South Dakotan companies have
given the world everything from energy to web design to hotels!
Black Hills Corporation Only 100 years ago, less than half of American homes had electricity. Today, most of us would be unable to function without it. If you live in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wyoming, there's a good chance you get your energy and natural gas from the Black Hills Corporation based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Black Hills Corporation was born in 1883 during the Black Hills Gold Rush and helped illuminate the first electric lights in the famous mining town of Deadwood. Today, they are still proud to be on the cutting edge of innovation as they find new ways to reliably and sustainably meet our country's growing energy needs. Black Hills Corporation usually uses the initials BH as its logo. The typeface is bold and blocky, which is very common among technology companies. However, Black Hills Corporation puts its own spin on it. The top half of the letters are made of thin stripes that become solid toward the bottom. However, it is not a uniform transition. Instead, the solid part of the letters creates the silhouette of the eponymous Black Hills. An orange sun rises out of the highest peak between the B and the H. The effect is modern and innovative while still evoking the company's connection to natural resources.
Super 8 Hotels Although the company is now headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, under the Wyndham hotels brand, Super Hotels (previously motels) were born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 1974. Aberdeen local Dennis Brown had returned to his hometown after working for the IRS in California. In the 1970s, securing travel accommodations was a little more complicated than now. You might not have known where you were going to spend the night until you got there. Hotels could be expensive, and mom-and-pop inns or bed-and-breakfasts were unpredictable in quality. While living in California, Brown had seen the rising popularity of the Motel6, which offered consistent service at affordable prices. He decided to bring the idea back home to the Midwest. Originally, you could get a single room at the Super 8 for $8.88. Today, you can still find them all around the country if you need accommodations in a pinch. A Super 8 was not a hotel where you made reservations in advance. Instead, you had to notice it from the road when you were looking for a place to stop. A bright yellow sign with a big red 8 on it was more likely to catch the eye of passing travelers and encourage them to stop. This is how the Super 8 logo we still see today was born. Its simplicity helped make it memorable so travelers would know they'd found a place to stay the instant they saw it. Today, the retro look of the logo evokes nostalgia for a simpler time and a commitment to affordable, comfortable lodging.
Sturgis, South Dakota When you think of logos, you don't usually think of a city. However, as the home of the world's largest motorcycle rally, the city of Sturgis, SD, has adopted its own branding. Founded in 1878, the city is named after the Civil War Union General Samuel D. Sturgis. Originally, the town served to supply goods to the now-defunct Fort Meade Army Post. It now sits just south of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Complex. Sturgis is located on the edge of the Black Hills National Forest, just a mile away from the Mount Rushmore National Monument. In 1936, Clarence "Pappy" Hoel purchased an Indian Motorcycle Franchise and started the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis. Two years later, he hosted the first Black Hills Classic on August 14, 1938. That first race had only 9 participants and 200 spectators. Today, the rally is a 10-day event complete with races, concerts, pub crawls, and more. Over tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world flock to Sturgis every year starting on the first Friday of August. The City of Sturgis logo places the city's most famous event front and center. It uses a stylized letter S that blends seamlessly with an abstract set of wings resembling a pilot's pin or the logo of famous car brands like Aston Martin or Mini Cooper. Together, they evoke the sense of freedom, power, and exhilaration that riding a motorcycle brings.
Black Hills Corporation Only 100 years ago, less than half of American homes had electricity. Today, most of us would be unable to function without it. If you live in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wyoming, there's a good chance you get your energy and natural gas from the Black Hills Corporation based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Black Hills Corporation was born in 1883 during the Black Hills Gold Rush and helped illuminate the first electric lights in the famous mining town of Deadwood. Today, they are still proud to be on the cutting edge of innovation as they find new ways to reliably and sustainably meet our country's growing energy needs. Black Hills Corporation usually uses the initials BH as its logo. The typeface is bold and blocky, which is very common among technology companies. However, Black Hills Corporation puts its own spin on it. The top half of the letters are made of thin stripes that become solid toward the bottom. However, it is not a uniform transition. Instead, the solid part of the letters creates the silhouette of the eponymous Black Hills. An orange sun rises out of the highest peak between the B and the H. The effect is modern and innovative while still evoking the company's connection to natural resources.
Super 8 Hotels Although the company is now headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, under the Wyndham hotels brand, Super Hotels (previously motels) were born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 1974. Aberdeen local Dennis Brown had returned to his hometown after working for the IRS in California. In the 1970s, securing travel accommodations was a little more complicated than now. You might not have known where you were going to spend the night until you got there. Hotels could be expensive, and mom-and-pop inns or bed-and-breakfasts were unpredictable in quality. While living in California, Brown had seen the rising popularity of the Motel6, which offered consistent service at affordable prices. He decided to bring the idea back home to the Midwest. Originally, you could get a single room at the Super 8 for $8.88. Today, you can still find them all around the country if you need accommodations in a pinch. A Super 8 was not a hotel where you made reservations in advance. Instead, you had to notice it from the road when you were looking for a place to stop. A bright yellow sign with a big red 8 on it was more likely to catch the eye of passing travelers and encourage them to stop. This is how the Super 8 logo we still see today was born. Its simplicity helped make it memorable so travelers would know they'd found a place to stay the instant they saw it. Today, the retro look of the logo evokes nostalgia for a simpler time and a commitment to affordable, comfortable lodging.
Sturgis, South Dakota When you think of logos, you don't usually think of a city. However, as the home of the world's largest motorcycle rally, the city of Sturgis, SD, has adopted its own branding. Founded in 1878, the city is named after the Civil War Union General Samuel D. Sturgis. Originally, the town served to supply goods to the now-defunct Fort Meade Army Post. It now sits just south of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Complex. Sturgis is located on the edge of the Black Hills National Forest, just a mile away from the Mount Rushmore National Monument. In 1936, Clarence "Pappy" Hoel purchased an Indian Motorcycle Franchise and started the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club in Sturgis. Two years later, he hosted the first Black Hills Classic on August 14, 1938. That first race had only 9 participants and 200 spectators. Today, the rally is a 10-day event complete with races, concerts, pub crawls, and more. Over tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world flock to Sturgis every year starting on the first Friday of August. The City of Sturgis logo places the city's most famous event front and center. It uses a stylized letter S that blends seamlessly with an abstract set of wings resembling a pilot's pin or the logo of famous car brands like Aston Martin or Mini Cooper. Together, they evoke the sense of freedom, power, and exhilaration that riding a motorcycle brings.
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