Deadwood in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lawrence County Great World War Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 30, 2025
1. Lawrence County Great World War Honor Roll Marker
In memoriam to the heroes of Lawrence County
Who made the supreme sacrifice in the
Great World War 1914-1918
George A. Adamson Russell Bateman Oscar Bochert Andrew Carstensen Edith June Cattles Jesse M. Christianson Peter Coppo Harley Cox Voegel Cox Henry Carron Alec Davis Robert P. Donaldson Edwin Ellis Joseph Green William A. Hansen Glenn C. Hampton Victor A. Johnson John J. Juso Sam Kasari, Jr. Benjamin A. Lockwood, Jr. Philarned Larson Louis Marcom Eugene Moye Oscar Ruth James E. Robbins John Emil Salmon Ernest Seekins Batista J. Sbodio Ralph Toomey Gilbert G. Waterhouse Frank Westerland Carl A. Henry
To such a task we dedicate our lives"
Woodrow Wilson 1917
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 44° 22.484′ N, 103° 43.761′ W. Memorial is in Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. It is on Sherman Street (U.S. 85) south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling south. Location
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Regionally, this memorial is in West River. 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); President Taft Comes to Deadwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence County Jails & Capital Punishment (within shouting distance of this marker); Civic Stability (within shouting distance of this marker); Job Corps Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Utility Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Architecture of a Unique Building Complex (about 300 feet away); Riches from Mud (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deadwood.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Gold in the Gulch (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 30, 2025
2. Lawrence County Great World War Memorial near the Lawrence County Courthouse entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
