Deadwood Historic District - Deadwood, South Dakota
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N 44° 22.579 W 103° 43.790
13T E 601188 N 4914455
Deadwood started as a gold mining town and became the scene of many myths and legends including those surrounding Wild Bill Hickok.
Waymark Code: WM9Z24
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2010
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When gold was discovered in the nearby Black Hills, Deadwood peaked the interest of those who wanted to get rich quick. The town grew and prospered as saloons, gamblers and prostitutes thrived in the lawless society. Some of the most famous residents of the town included Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. The murder of Wild Bill Hickok is one of the most notorious stories to arise from this town.
Today, Deadwood is much more subdued but still caters to the public with quaint saloons and gambling in the small hotels. The prostitutes, however, left in 1980. As one walks down the street, it is hard not to envision oneself dressed in boots and holster or in a swirly saloon girl dress in the days where computers were not even a dream in anyone's mind.
Street address:
Deadwood, SD USA
57732
County / Borough / Parish: Lawrence
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Deadwood had its beginnings as a gold mining town and is most famous as the place that Wild Bill Hickok was killed.
Periods of significance: 1874
Historic function: Gold mining in the Black Hills
Current function: Tourist town with gambling
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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