William Henry Harrison

Address

731 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD  57701

44.080445, -103.230899

Ninth President of the United States

1841

Location: Corner of Mt. Rushmore Rd. & St. Joseph St.

Sculptor: John Lopez

Facts:

  • He gave the longest inaugural address in history, talking for one hour and forty minutes
  • He died on April 4th, 1841 from pneumonia, a result from not wearing a hat or coat during his inaugural speech in chilly March weather
  • He spent the shortest time in office out of any U.S. president and was the first president to die in office