About this property
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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05001457. It was listed on December 22, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument listed on the National Register?
Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument?
Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument?
The period of significance for Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument?
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