Largest Landowner in South Dakota

With all that land, there's a lot of wide open space for cattle ranches, agriculture, and state and national parks. And while most of the Mount Rushmore State's land is owned by those you may expect, one outlier on this list might make you scratch your head.

With all that land, there's a lot of wide open space for cattle ranches, agriculture, and state and national parks. And while most of the Mount Rushmore State's land is owned by those you may expect, one outlier on this list might make you scratch your head.

Not only is this person the largest private landowner in South Dakota, but they also own the most real estate in 7 other states and own the third most private land in the entire United States.

Just how much land is it? Around 142,000 acres.

Have you ever wondered who is the largest private landowner in the Mount Rushmore State? According to a recent study, it's someone you've probably heard of.