John Boland | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota | |
| In office 1924–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Wentzy |
| Succeeded by | Charles Tittle |
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office 1929–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Robbins |
| Succeeded by | Jessie E. Sanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1884 Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Died | October 9, 1958 (aged 74) Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Nona Etthel Winne (m. 1915) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | |
John Abram Boland Sr. (May 2, 1884 – October 9, 1958) was an American politician and businessman from South Dakota. He was an early supporter of Mount Rushmore and served as treasurer for its construction costs between 1929 and 1938. He served as mayor of Rapid City, South Dakota, between 1924 and 1925, and as a member of the South Dakota Senate between 1929 and 1936. Boland also owned a number of stores and businesses in the area and helped oversee South Dakota's financial support for World War I. He was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1978.