The Dignity: Of Earth & Sky statue is illuminated by a scenic sunset. Chamberlain, South Dakota

Dignity: of Earth & Sky

Written by: TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer

She casts a peaceful gaze across the waters of the Missouri River. During the day, the South Dakota wind brushes the diamonds in her star quilt, causing blue shades to twinkle in the sunlight. At night, she stands illuminated and strong. She is Dignity.

Dignity: Of Earth & Sky is a stunning combination of art and history. Located on a bluff between exits 263 and 265 on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain, the stainless steel, 50-foot-tall statue was designed by sculptor Dale Lamphere to honor the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota people. Day or night, the Dignity statue is a must-stop for those traveling on I-90 or the Native American Scenic Byway.

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