Scotland Memorial - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Scotland is located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, and has a population of 841 as of the 2010 census, a decrease in population of about 6% from the 2000 census.

German, Czech, Norwegian, and Irish immigrants settled in the area and the town itself was incorporated on March 13, 1886.

Scotland was formed as a post office along the stage route from Yankton, and at first Gunnville was suggested as the name. But the family of Gunn refused and so it was decided that it be called Scotland.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Scotland Area Veterans Marker Text: SCOTLAND AREA VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO ALL VETERANS DUTY HONOR COUNTRY ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL Who Put it Here?: Community of Scotland, SD Description of Memorial: Located on the main street of Scotland, this small monument is tucked on an open lot between two buildings. As you approcach the monument, you will see newly installed concrete walkways with two granite benches for meditating. The monument itself if made of granite sitting on a concrete pad. Behind the monument is a flagpole for the American flag and off to the right is a cannon. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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