Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dignity
of Earth and Sky
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 27, 2018
1. Dignity Marker
"Standing at a crossroads, Dignity echoes the interaction of earth, sky, and people. She brings to light the beauty and promise of the indigenous peoples and cultures that still thrive on this land. My intent is to have the sculpture stand as an enduring symbol of our shared belief that all here are sacred and in a sacred place."
A gift to the people of South Dakota from
The Norm & Eunable McKie Family
Sculptor and South Dakota Artist Laureate
Dale Claude Lamphere
Received by Governor Dennis Daugaard
Dedicated September 17, 2016
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 2016.
Location. 43° 47.214′ N, 99° 20.293′ W. Marker is in Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. It is on Interstate 90 at milepost 263. Marker is located at the Chamberlain rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chamberlain SD 57325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Language, Contributions, Regional Tribes (a few steps from this marker); Missouri River Bridges of South Dakota (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sojourn at Camp Pleasant
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Making & Meaning of Dignity (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); State Capitol - Pierre (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Mount Rushmore National Memorial (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 27, 2018
2. Dignity Marker
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 27, 2018
3. Dignity
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
4. Dignity Statue Seen at Night
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. 4. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
