Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

USS South Dakota Battleship Outline

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 1, 2019

1. USS South Dakota Battleship Outline Marker

Inscription. The outline of this ship was erected by the officers and men of the Naval Reserve in cooperation with the Sioux Falls Bi-Centennial Commission, Sioux Falls Park Department and the Battleship Foundation. It is dedicated to the Officers and men who served aboard the USS South Dakota (BB 57).

Erected by Sioux Falls Bi-Centennial Commission, Sioux Falls Park Department and the Battleship Foundation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 32.607′ N, 96° 45.781′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of West 12th Street and South Kiwanis Avenue. This outline is part of the USS South Dakota Battleship memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2705 W 12th St, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 40mm Twin Mount AA Gun (a few steps from this marker); Port Hatch (a few steps from this marker); The Gun Barrel Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Battleship X (within shouting distance of this marker); 16-Inch 45-Caliber Gun (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Mark 4 Fire Control Radar Director Antenna (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Propeller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kiwanis Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

Also see . . . USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial. (Submitted on March 1, 2020, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 1, 2019

2. USS South Dakota Battleship Outline Marker

USS South Dakota Battleship Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 1, 2019

3. USS South Dakota Battleship Sign

A low concrete wall built in the outline of the ship in full scale can partially be seen.

The USS South Dakota Battleship image. Click for full size.

Public Domain, 1943

4. The USS South Dakota Battleship

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. 4. submitted on March 2, 2020. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.