Hot Springs National Cemetery
Hot Springs National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
The cemetery spans 8.7 acres of land on the northeast edge of Hot Springs, containing over 1,500 graves marked with white headstones in ordered rows.
Established in 1902 alongside the Battle Mountain Sanitarium, the cemetery provided burial space for veterans who received care at the medical facility.
The Battle Mountain Monument, a 32-foot obelisk constructed in 1914, stands as a memorial for military personnel who defended the United States.
The cemetery grounds remain open to visitors from sunrise to sunset daily, with administrative offices operating during standard business hours on weekdays.
Lieutenant Charles Russell, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, rests among the interred veterans.
Location: South Dakota
GPS coordinates: 43.44000,-103.47200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:04
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