By Linda Tancs
Located on a bluff between exits 263 and 265 on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain, South Dakota, is a massive stainless steel sculpture honoring the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota people. Known as Dignity, the 50-foot-tall Native American woman is cast in attire patterned after a two-hide dress of the 1850s. She holds outstretched a quilt featuring 128 stainless steel blue diamond shapes that glitter in the sun. At night, LED lights cause the diamond shapes to glow in the night sky. Easily visible from the interstate, the adjoining rest area and ample parking lot make it very accessible. Enjoy sweeping views of the Missouri River and the South Dakota landscape.


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