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  • What is the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower?
    • The Mt. Roosevelt Monument, also known as the Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower, was constructed in 1919.
    • It was built by Seth Bullock, the first Sheriff of Deadwood, to honor his close friend, President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Why was the monument built?
    • The monument was established as a memorial to Roosevelt’s life and legacy.
    • It was also intended to be a place where visitors could appreciate the wide-open spaces that Roosevelt and Bullock both cherished.
  • What can visitors find at the Mount Roosevelt Picnic Area?
    • The Mount Roosevelt Picnic Area features five different picnic sites for visitors to enjoy.
    • A nature trail begins at the picnic area that includes restroom facilities, offering a scenic hiking experience.

FSR 133, Deadwood, SD 57732

Mt. Roosevelt Monument
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