George Freeman Mortimer - Belle Fourche, SD
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YoSam.
N 44° 40.450 W 103° 51.196
13T E 590890 N 4947395
Mr. Mortimer worked hard for the Health and wellfare of his fellow citizens.
Waymark Code: WMPM9V
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2015
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County of statue: Butte County
Location of statue: 415 5th Ave., Center of the Nation site, sidewalk to Spaulding Cabin, Belle Fourche
Artist: Tony R, Chyrka, Sculptor
Date created: 1999
Material: Statue: Bronze; Base: sandstone blocks
Proper Description: statue is a half torso bust standing with arms at his side in a 1970s male business suit and tie, wearing a soft western style hat.
"George Mortimer
U.S. Postal Worker
1909 - 1999
Lived in Belle Fourche and served as a state legislator for 20 years where he chaired the Health and Welfare Committee
Worked toward the establishment of a four-year medical school in the state
Served as a key figure in starting the physician assistant program in South Dakota" ~ Text South Dakota Hall of Fame
George's Find-A-Grave listing.
George may not be super famous on the international stage, but in South Dakota he was a super star.
Elected to South Dakota's Hall of Fame.