Historic Cemeteries in South Dakota
There are 5 historic cemeteries in South Dakota in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in South Dakota
- Black Hills National Cemetery20901 Pleasant Valley Drive · Sturgis, SD · est. 1948National cemetery
- Mount Pleasant Cemetery2001 East 12th Street · Sioux Falls, SD · est. 1873Cemetery
- Graceland Cemetery600 West 23rd Avenue · Mitchell, SD · est. 1882Cemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryElk Point, SDChristian cemetery
- Sitting Bulls GraveMobridge, SDCemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in South Dakota
Other cemetery types in South Dakota
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in South Dakota?
We list 5 historic cemeteries in South Dakota. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.