Black Hills National Cemetery
Black Hills National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Meade County, United States. It was established in 1948, covering 42.65 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 13 notable interments here, including Bill Janklow, Francis H. Case, John C. Waldron.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Meade County, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44.36950, -103.47600 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | Mid 1900s |
| Area | 42.65 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 16000258 |
| Website | www.cem.va.gov |
Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
From the cemetery's own website: www.cem.va.gov
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
13 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Black Hills National Cemetery's 13 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (31%), military personnel (23%), military officer (15%), U.S. Army soldier (15%).
- Bill Janklow (1939–2012), lobbyist, jurist, governor
- Francis H. Case (1896–1962), publisher, journalist, editor
- John C. Waldron (1900–1942), aircraft pilot, military officer
- Fred S. Alward (1889–1987), U.S. Army soldier, politician, military personnel
- Fred S. Alward (1893–1987), U.S. Army soldier, politician, military personnel
- Richard E. Ellsworth (1911–1953), military officer
- Doris Leader Charge (1930–2001), linguist, university teacher, actor
- Charles Windolph (1851–1950), military personnel
- Charles Turbiville (1943–2018), politician
- Dale Hardy (1924–2013), American football coach, track and field coach
- George Philip Jr. (1912–1945), navigator
- Richard Twiss (1954–2013), writer
- Q45942007 (1939–2009), police officer, politician
Common questions
Where is Black Hills National Cemetery?
Black Hills National Cemetery is in Meade County, United States, at coordinates 44.3695, -103.4760.
When was Black Hills National Cemetery established?
Black Hills National Cemetery was established in 1948, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Black Hills National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 13 notable interments at Black Hills National Cemetery, including Bill Janklow, Francis H. Case, John C. Waldron, Fred S. Alward, Fred S. Alward.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q4920966 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- War GraveNational Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Black Hills National Cemetery, Meade County, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q4920966. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/black-hills-national-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Black Hills National Cemetery, Meade County, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
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