Pierre in Hughes County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Signing of the Constitution Monument
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 28, 2025
1. Signing of the Constitution Monument Marker
This monument, as designed by artist David Cantrell depicts the images of George Washington, Ben Franklin, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton signing the Constitution of the United States. The Preamble to the Constitution is superimposed on a map of the world to signify the impact it has made on the nations of the world. Also pictured is Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the signing took place, with the immortal words of the Declaration of Independence inscribed below.
It is our hope that this monument will not just honor the past but endeavor to give inspiration to youth who come to visit our Capitol, as it is the youth of today who will determine the future and destiny of tomorrow... Names not transcribed
Erected 1988 by American Constitution Committee of SD Disabled American Veterans Rapid City Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 44° 22.004′ N, 100° 20.798′ W. Marker is in Pierre, South Dakota, in Hughes County. It is on East Capitol Avenue east of North Nicollet Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in the planter between the walkways at the
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Regionally, this marker and monument 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: South Dakota State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers' & Sailors' World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fighting Stallions Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 600 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 700 feet away); Flaming Fountain Memorial (about 700 feet away); South Dakota World War II Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierre.
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 28, 2025
2. Front side of Signing of the Constitution Monument
Depiction of George Washington, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison signing the Constitution. The Preamble of the Constitution is above the figures.
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 28, 2025
3. Signing of the Constitution Monument, south side of the South Dakota State Capitol
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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