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

Veterans Flag Memorial

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 19, 2026

1. Veterans Flag Memorial

Inscription. This flag never goes down on Mt. Moriah Cemetery as Deadwood was granted permission by U. S. Congress during World War I to fly the flag 24 hours a day to honor all veterans who have served our country

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 44° 22.612′ N, 103° 43.625′ W. Memorial is in Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. It is on Mt. Moriah Drive half a mile Madison Street, on the left when traveling west. The memorial is located in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Deadwood SD 57732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deadwood's Chinese Ceremonial Burner

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(a few steps from this marker); Chinese Immigrants (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Moriah Cemetery Flag Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); South Deadwood Mining Camp (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wild Bill (about 600 feet away); Wild Bill Hickok Bust (about 600 feet away); J.B. Hickok (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deadwood.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, May 19, 2026

2. Veterans Flag Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.