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Roosevelt Arch
Dedicated in 1903 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, considered the father of U.S. National Parks.
Plan Around Roosevelt Arch
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Roosevelt Arch Details
Constructed of volcanic basalt and 50 feet tall, the Roosevelt Arch was dedicated in 1903 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, considered the father of U.S. National Parks. The cornerstone of the arch contains a time capsule placed there by Roosevelt. The arch, which stands at the original entrance to Yellowstone, is inscribed with the motto, "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People," which is commonly viewed as the creed of the park system.
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North Entrance
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Roosevelt Arch
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0.1 mi away
North Boundary
Defined by the junction of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers.
0.2 mi away
Gardiner
Gardiner, Montana is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone.
0.8 mi away
Electric Peak
There's a hair-raising story behind this mountain's name.
2.0 mi away
Gardner Canyon
A good place to spot some of Yellowstone's bighorn sheep.
