In 1876, as the founders of Rapid City, South Dakota planned the layout of the city, Founders Rock attracted much attention for its prehistoric Native American rock art. The site of modern-day Founders Park, located along Rapid Creek, was previously utilized by the native Lakota and Cheyenne groups as a camp site to aid their movement through the Black Hills. The area later became home to various industries, including Rapid City's first electric power plant, a lumber mill, and a meat-processing facility. Today, Founders Park is a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers, and Founders Rock is particularly iconic for its unique inscriptions.