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:

1. Box Elder was named after nearby Boxelder Creek, the box elder trees that are found in the area.

2. Box Elder was incorporated as a city in 1978.

3. The city is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, which is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

4. The estimated population of Box Elder is 12,310, as of 2021.

5. 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.

6. The city is located near several military bases, including Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota Air National Guard.

7. Box Elder is home to the Rushmore Crossing shopping centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the Rapid City area.

8. The city is located near several popular tourist attractions, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park.

9. Notable people of Box Elder: Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, author, speaker, businessman & Nellie Zabel Willhite, the first deaf woman to earn a pilot’s license

10. The elevation of Box Elder is 3,600 feet above sea level.