Heritage Sites and Monuments
This collection features significant landmarks within the Black Hills region, centered on the massive Crazy Horse Memorial mountain carving. The list includes the Friendship Tower, built in 1919 as a tribute to Theodore Roosevelt, and several historic bridges along State Highway 87 and County Highway 18S that demonstrate early 20th-century engineering. Visitors can also see the industrial ruins of Lookout Mill, which provides a glimpse into the area's mining history. These sites highlight the cultural and architectural heritage preserved throughout the national forest.
A Crazy Horse Memorial
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South…
Friendship Tower
Stone monument built in 1919 by Seth Bullock to honor President Theodore Roosevelt. Located on Mount Roosevelt near Deadwood, it was the first memorial dedicated to the president.
County Highway 18S
Historic bridge structure located in the southern Black Hills region.
State Highway 87
Historic bridge structure along the scenic State Highway 87 corridor, also known as the Needles Highway.
State Highway 87
Historic bridge located on State Highway 87 within Custer State Park.
Lookout Mill
Remains of a historic mill site located within the Black Hills National Forest.
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