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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Frequently Asked Questions
 

1) Who created the sculpture?
    Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers.

2) How much did the sculpture cost?
    $989,992.32.

3) How long did it take to build?
    14 years
    October 4, 1927 - October 31,1941

4) Are the faces eroding?
    No, The estimated erosion rate is
    1 inch every 10,000 years.

5) Who is the mountain named after?
    Charles E. Rushmore, a New York City
    Attorney, in 1885 who was out here on
    business.

6) Were there any deaths during the carving?
    No.

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