South-Dakota Points of Interest

Fort Meade Post Cemetery


The Fort Meade Post Cemetery is a historic military burial ground located in the Lower Belle Fourche watershed of South Dakota. Established in 1878, it is the final resting place of hundreds of soldiers, veterans, and their families who served in various conflicts throughout history, including the Indian Wars, World War I and II, and the Vietnam War.

Visitors to the Fort Meade Post Cemetery can pay their respects to the fallen soldiers and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices they made for their country. The cemetery is also a historically significant site that offers a glimpse into the military history of the United States. Visitors can see unique and interesting headstones and monuments, including the grave of General George S. Patton's son, who died in a car accident during World War II. The cemetery is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for tourists and history buffs alike. Get driving directions.
FORT MEADE POST CEMETERY

Points of Interest
Location
Auto Tour: Calvary Jumps
Auto Tour: Flagstone Powder House Building
Auto Tour: Sidney, NE to Deadwood Stagecoach Trail
Auto Tour: Ute Camp
Auto Tour: William 'Curley' Grimes' Grave
Camp Fechner
Flagstone Powder House Building
Fort Meade Post Cemetery
Fort Meade Reservoir
Group Fire Pit
Muzzleloader Range
Potable Water Source
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Chapel

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Grizzly Creek Primitive 20 4,621 ft
Boxelder Forks 14 4,749 ft
Center Lake - Custer State Park 70 4,734 ft
Wrinkled Rock 7 5,198 ft
Pactola 77 4,605 ft
Bear Butte State Park 15 3,184 ft
Sylvan Lake - Custer State Park 40 6,210 ft
Oreville 24 5,343 ft
Sheridan Lake 110 4,710 ft
Dalton Lake 11 4,397 ft
Horsethief Lake 40 4,949 ft
Grizzly Bear 20 4,524 ft