Wounded Knee Memorial
Description:
Located in South Dakota, it is a memorial used to commemorate the lives that were lost in a tragedy due to a miscommunication which is later known as the Wounded Knee Massacre.
LocationMem:
Wounded Knee Creek, SD
Institution:
National Park Service
Official/Unofficial:
Official
Group Acknowledged:
Lakota people
Historical Subject:
The memorial was built to remember the innocent lives of those that were taken during the Massacre of Wounded Knee. Many were women and children were killed after the initial shot was called, resulting in a fight.
Physical Aspects:
Stone marker similar to a pillar
Date of Dedication:
February 27, 1973
Place Location:
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