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On September 24, 1906, Devil’s Tower was established as a national monument
September 24, 2022
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An event every year that begins at 12:00 am on day 24 of September, repeating indefinitely
On September 24, 1906, Devil’s Tower in Wyoming was established as a national monument. An eye-catching geologic protrusion near the Black Hills, its formation dates back to the Triassic Period, 225-195 million years ago (!) ⛰⛰⛰
The monument is considered sacred by local Native American tribes, who have passed down its legends from generation to generation.
Did you know? Thanks to its striking appearance, Devil’s Tower was famously featured in the 1977 alien movie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 👽🛸
The Devil’s Tower, Curt Teich postcard, 1941
-Written by Anna Zemaitaitis, Media and Digital Content Associate
