Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument, Deadwood

Name: Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument
Address: Deadwood, United States

#4 among attractions in Deadwood

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Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument, also known as the Roosevelt Friendship Monument or Friendship Tower, located in the Black Hills National Forest on the outskirts of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, is a 31-foot stone tower, including the six-foot-high platform, honoring Theodore Roosevelt. It was the first tribute to the president's memory and was dedicated July 4, 1919. ()

Built: 1919 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 44°23'53"N, 103°45'32"W

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Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adams Museum, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Terry Peak Ski Area, Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center.

2.1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Adams Museum, Deadwood
55 min walk • The Adams Museum in Deadwood is considered the Black Hills' oldest history museum. Artifacts on display reflect the legends of Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Deadwood Dick, and the Black Hills Gold Rush. The museum is open year-round and features changing exhibits and special programs.
2.2 miSE
Cemetery
Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood
57 min walk • Mount Moriah Cemetery on Mount Moriah in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota is the burial place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and other notable figures of the Wild West.
5.9 miSW
44°20'5"N • 103°50'24"W
Terry Peak Ski Area, Deadwood
152 min walk • Winter sport, Park, Outdoor activities
3.2 miS
44°21'8"N • 103°45'50"W
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead
82 min walk • Visitor center, Science museum, View point
3.2 miS
44°21'6"N • 103°46'1"W
Black Hills Mining Museum, Lead
83 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
5.5 miNW
44°28'4"N • 103°48'47"W
High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish
141 min walk • History museum, Museum
2.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Bella Union Saloon, Deadwood
56 min walk • The Bella Union was a saloon and theater that opened on September 10, 1876, in Deadwood, South Dakota. The proprietor was Tom Miller, an aggressive businessman who would buy several neighboring properties as well.
2.4 miSE
44°22'36"N • 103°43'12"W
White Rocks, Deadwood
62 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
3.2 miS
Church
Old Finnish Lutheran Church, Lead
81 min walk • Old Finnish Lutheran Church is a historic church in Sinking Gardens on E. Main Street in Lead, South Dakota. It was built in 1907 and was added to the National Register in 1985. It was built in 1891 by John Niemi and John Saari.
2.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Black Hills Gold Rush, Lead
75 min walk • The Black Hills Gold Rush took place in Dakota Territory in the United States. It began in 1874 following the Custer Expedition and reached a peak in 1876–77. Rumors and poorly documented reports of gold in the Black Hills go back to the early 19th century.

Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument, Deadwood

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Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)