<P> Charles E. Rushmore ( December 2 , 1857 -- October 31 , 1931 ) was an American businessman and attorney for whom Mount Rushmore is named . Born in New York City , he was the son of Edward Carmen Rushmore and Mary Eliza ( née Dunn ) Rushmore , of Tuxedo Park , NY . He was married to the former Jeanette E. Carpenter . </P>
<P> Charles E. Rushmore ( December 2 , 1857 -- October 31 , 1931 ) was an American businessman and attorney for whom Mount Rushmore is named . Born in New York City , he was the son of Edward Carmen Rushmore and Mary Eliza ( née Dunn ) Rushmore , of Tuxedo Park , NY . He was married to the former Jeanette E. Carpenter . </P>
how did mt . rushmore get its name
how did mt . rushmore get its name
Charles E. Rushmore ( December 2 , 1857 -- October 31 , 1931 ) was an American businessman and attorney
Charles E. Rushmore ( December 2 , 1857 -- October 31 , 1931 ) was an American businessman and attorney