Deadwood, SD
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About Deadwood
- • Wild Bill Hickok, a famous gunslinger, was murdered in Deadwood in 1876.
- • Deadwood is the birthplace of the "Dead Man's Hand" poker combination (aces and eights).
- • The 1870s gold rush in the Black Hills quickly put Deadwood on the map.
- • Deadwood's Main Street is paved with brick, preserving its historic charm.
- • The Great Fire of 1879 nearly destroyed Deadwood, requiring extensive rebuilding.
- • It's named for the dead trees found in its gulch; it was founded in 1876.
- • The current population is around 1,200, smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • It sits at 4,534 feet, offering cooler summers than the flatlands below.
- • Tourism and gaming are mainstays of the local economy.
- • A nostalgic, rowdy, and historically rich experience awaits visitors.
- • The Sioux Falls Skyforce, a NBA G League team, is the closest pro team.
- • Deadwood hosted boxing matches in its early days, attracting large crowds.