About the Corn Palace

The Corn Palace, located in Mitchell, South Dakota, is a work of art. Murals of corn decorate the outside of the wooden structure. Built in 1892, the Corn Palace displays the rich harvests of South Dakota's soil.

Numbers

Decorated with over 275,000 ears of corn, the Corn Palace changes themes each year.

Color

The corn used is not dyed but, instead, is a specially colored corn. The corn used for the palace is grown only for the murals.

Inside

Inside the Corn Palace are photographs of the Corn Palace and its murals through the years.

Tourism

More than 500,000 tourists visit the Corn Palace each year. During the summer months, you can take free guided tours to learn more about the murals.

Fun Fact

In 2006, the corn murals stayed the same as the previous year due to the extreme drought.

References

• Roadside America: Corn Palace
• Corn Palace

Resources

• Corn Palace
• Corn Palace Web Cam