Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form of the name Peter. [1] . Pierre originally meant "rock" or "stone" in French (derived from the Greek word πέτρος (petros) meaning "stone, rock", via Latin "petra"). It is a translation of Aramaic כיפא (Kefa), the nickname Jesus gave to apostle Simon Bar-Jona, referred in English as Saint Peter.

Pierre (/ pɪər / PEER) is the state capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. [6] . The population was 14,091 at the 2020 census, making it the 2nd least populous US state capital after Montpelier, Vermont. It is South Dakota's 9th most populous city.

2025年1月31日 · City of Pierre 2301 Patron Parkway Pierre, SD 57501. Phone: 605-773-7407. Fax: 605-773-7406

2025年1月29日 · Fort Pierre is the oldest continuously occupied white settlement in South Dakota. From the French Verendrye explorers to Scotty Philip, the man who “single-handedly saved the American buffalo,” you’ll find it right here, in Fort Pierre.

Located in the center of the state, Pierre (pronounced “peer”) is South Dakota’s capital and the second-smallest capital city in the country. Just across the Missouri River is its sister city, Fort Pierre. Together, the two cities offer plenty of museums, scenic views and outdoor recreation.

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Pierre, city, seat (1880) of Hughes county and capital of South Dakota, U.S. It lies on the eastern bank of the Missouri River, in the geographic centre of the state. Arikara and, later, Sioux Indians were early inhabitants of the area, which was visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804.

Within the city of Pierre and its sister city, Fort Pierre, you’ll find museums, beautiful views, and unique places to dine. There is plenty to do for several days, but if you only have a day, here are some options you could check off your list.