The Geographic Center of the Nation Monument is flanked by U.S. flags in Belle Fourche, SD.

In the Middle of It All: The Center of the Nation in Belle Fourche

Written by: TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer

In the heart of South Dakota’s Black Hills, Belle Fourche holds a surprising piece of Americana — and a can’t-miss photo opportunity. Get away from it all in the very center of the United States.

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