Tri-State Memorial Museum – Belle Fourche, South Dakota – The purpose of the Tri-State Memorial Museum is to preserve the historic artifacts from the early settlement of the Tri-State area, including the corners of South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
The museum started in 1955 when Mrs. Roy Williams of Hammond, MT donated a western collection and $1000 for a museum. His collection was for his own and friends’ enjoyment. Mrs. Williams realized the value of her late husband’s collection. She contacted several Belle Fourche businessmen and community leaders in the early 1950’s, offering the items.
The desire to pass on the knowledge and to show the items played with, used for work and the history of the area was the basis for this museum.
Location: 415 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD
Phone: (605) 723-1200
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