Custer in Custer County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

9-11 Memorial

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 30, 2025

1. 9-11 Memorial Marker

Inscription. This memorial is placed in tribute to the innocent victims and the heroic first responders of the tragic events of 9-11-2001. We honor the lives lost in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania on that solemn day.

While the events of 9-11 remind us of life's frailty, they also show the indomitable spirit of America in responding to tragedy with courage and sacrifice.

May we never forget what happened on that fateful day and may we always stand ready to come to the aid of those in need. And may we always strive for peace and harmony among races and embrace the richness of life provided by the world's diversity of cultures and traditions.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks.

Location. 43° 49.662′ N, 103° 37.927′ W. Memorial is in Custer, South Dakota, in Custer County. It is on Avenue of the Chiefs 0.7 miles north of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 12151 Ave of the Chiefs, Custer SD 57730, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in West River

and in Greater Rapid City.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the 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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Death Song (within shouting distance of this marker); Scale Model of Crazy Horse (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hearst Highway (approx.

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0.7 miles away); Crazy Horse Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Landscapes & Logging (approx. 2.2 miles away); Everything changes, or does it? (approx. 2.3 miles away); A Changing Landscape (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Needles Eye (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer.

More about this memorial. The marker and memorial are at the at the south grounds of the Crazy Horse Memorial complex grounds.

9-11 Memorial and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 30, 2025

2. 9-11 Memorial and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.