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

The Black Hills Central Railroad

1893

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 21, 2026

1. The Black Hills Central Railroad NRHP Marker

Inscription.

has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Erected by the Black Hills Central Railroad.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 43° 53.595′ N, 103° 25.551′ W. Marker is in Keystone, South Dakota, in Pennington County. It is at the intersection of Winter Street (U.S. 16A) and Swanzey Street, on the right when traveling south on Winter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Winter Street, Keystone SD 57751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River,

in the Badlands,

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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1972 Battle Creek Flood (a few steps from this marker); Carrie Ingalls Swanzey (within shouting distance of this marker); 40th Anniversary of "The Flood" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gutzon Borglum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Seated Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. E. L. Trudeau (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Jennings Bryan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flooded with Memories (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keystone.

Regarding The Black Hills Central Railroad. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:

The Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch is historically significant for its role in the development of the American frontier specifically the Black Hills of South Dakota. This isolated line that the Black Hills Central Railroad operates today is the only remnant left of the 106.4 mile Burlington and Quincy High Line from Edgemont, SD to Deadwood, SD. The rail line serviced the mines, lumber industry and hauled passengers from its construction in 1890-91 to 1983. The construction

The Black Hills Central Railroad Depot and NRHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 21, 2026

2. The Black Hills Central Railroad Depot and NRHP Marker

of the Hill City to Keystone spur began in 1893 and has been operating continuously to present day. Dating back to 1956 the rail line is also the oldest continuously operating tourist train that runs on an original railroad line. The equipment, yard in Hill City, and track to Keystone are well preserved and carefully maintained; they also represent the physical manifestation of America’s quest to grow and prosper.

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Also see . . . Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on October 4, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Black Hills Central Railroad Locomotives and Rolling Stock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 21, 2026

3. Black Hills Central Railroad Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Informational and not transcribed

Black Hills Central Railroad Marker and Loading Platform image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 21, 2026

4. Black Hills Central Railroad Marker and Loading Platform

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.