The Days of ’76 Museum features exceptional displays of carriages, firearms and American Indian artifacts…. Facebook. All Rights Reserved. In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. So many people fell ill that tents were erected to quarantine the stricken. Deadwood (Lakota: Owáyasuta; "To approve or confirm things") is a city in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. At its height, the city had a population of 25,000, and attracted larger-than-life Old West figures including Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, and Wild Bill Hickok (who was killed there). [19] A fire in December 1987 destroyed the historic Syndicate Building and a neighboring structure. [9] Women were in high demand by the miners, and the business of prostitution proved to have a good market. Find Deadwood, SD homes for sale, real estate, apartments, condos, townhomes, mobile homes, multi-family units, farm and land lots with RE/MAX's powerful search tools. In early 1876, frontiersman Charlie Utter and his brother Steve led to Deadwood a wagon train containing what they believed were needed commodities, to bolster business. If you have fun at Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, you'll love Adams House Museum, just a short walk away. Deadwood Coronavirus. KITCHEN HOURS Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri & Sat 11am-9pm BAKERY/GROCER HOURS Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat & Sun 7am-6pm ** We are CLOSED Tuesday's Spring is brief, and is characterized by large wet snow storms and periods of rain. LEAD — It wasn’t pretty but Lead-Deadwood’s boys basketball team outlasted Bennett County 56-51, Monday night, in Lead. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.75% of the population. Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Deadwood, SD with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather.com McCall's trial was moved to a Dakota Territory court, where he was found guilty of murder and hanged. Deadwood's proximity to Lead often leads to the two cities' being collectively named "Lead-Deadwood". Deadwood Tourism: Tripadvisor has 32,573 reviews of Deadwood Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Deadwood resource. Spearfish Canyon to the north has many places to rock climb. Deadwood, SD is a Black Hills resort and gaming town that offers a variety of day spas and full-service pampering. The median age in the city was 48 years. In the summer, there are numerous trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Deadwood, South Dakota on Tripadvisor: See 32,573 traveler reviews and photos of Deadwood tourist attractions. Enjoy exquisite feasts prepared by world-class chefs or satisfy your hunger (and cure your hangover) with more casual fare. Nearly 3,600 volunteer and professional firefighters, including personnel from the Homestake Mine, Ellsworth Air Force Base, and the South Dakota National Guard's 109th Engineer Battalion, worked to contain the fire. Visit Website. Deadwood is a small town with a big history. During the winter, two ski areas operate just a few miles outside of nearby Lead, South Dakota: Terry Peak and Deer Mountain. Wong Fee Lee arrived in Deadwood in 1876 and became a leading merchant. It is named for the dead trees found in its gulch. The town's numerous gamblers and prostitutes staffed several profitable ventures. Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau is in the heart of Deadwood, so why not stop by during your stay. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,641, and the median income for a family was $37,132. Beginning August 12, 1876, a smallpox epidemic swept through. It was named by early settlers after the dead trees found in its gulch. Organizers planned the "Deadwood Experiment," in which gambling was tested as a means of stimulating growth in the city center. 605-578-3030. Something for everyone. Built Deadwood Business Licenses Starting June 1, all businesses operating in Deadwood will need a business license. [25], Deadwood has been assigned the ZIP code 57732[citation needed] and the FIPS place code 15700. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Males had a median income of $28,920 versus $18,807 for females. 3.7K likes. bottom. As of the 2000 census,[5] 1,380 people, 669 households, and 341 families resided in the city. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Photography Credits: South Dakota Tourism, Johnny Sundby Photography, Jerry Rawlings, Mark Norby and Brian Speidel. Some of the other early town residents and frequent visitors included Martha Bullock, Aaron Dunn, E. B. Farnum, Samuel Fields, A. W. Merrick, Dr. Valentine McGillycuddy, Reverend Henry Weston Smith, Sol Star, and Charlie and Steve Utter. New Year’s Eve in Historic Deadwood Celebrate the New Year in Historic Deadwood! The fee will be waived for 2020, if the City receives the … When it burned down again in 1899, Swearengen left town. Most of the town's buildings were built before 1900, with only modest development after that. In 1984, Burlington Northern Railroad abandoned the remaining section.[11]. Explore all real estate & homes in . The property losses resulted in a major regional economic downturn. The racial makeup of the city was 95.87% White, 1.88% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. The mine has been open for visiting by tourists. Support for Deadwood Chamber’s marketing efforts provided in part by the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission. © 2020 Deadwood.com. As the economy changed from gold panning to deep mining, the individual miners went elsewhere or began to work in other fields; thusly, Deadwood lost some of its rough and rowdy character, and began to develop into a prosperous town. On September 26, 1879, a fire devastated Deadwood, destroying more than 300 buildings and consuming the belongings of many inhabitants. Hickok's murderer, Jack McCall, was prosecuted twice, despite the U.S. Constitution's prohibition against double jeopardy. International versions of many of his films' posters lined the walls. 53 Homes For Sale in Deadwood, SD. Skeletons of three-toed horses and saber-toothed cats are among the many fossilized species found here. Deadwood, SD's real-time and most comprehensive local Coronavirus news. The settlement of Deadwood began illegally in the 1870s, on land which had been granted to the Lakota people in the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie. His company grew. According to the 2010 census, the population was 1,270. Deadwood Set in 1876, when the richest gold strike in U.S. history drew a throng of restless misfits to an outlaw settlement in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Deadwood features a cast of surly inhabitants led by actors Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane. The treaty had guaranteed ownership of the Black Hills to the Lakota people, who considered this area to be sacred. Saturday evening, the Deadwood Police Department provided an update, and they believe the woman died from a self-inflicted gunshot. As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,270 people, 661 households, and 302 families residing in the city. Deadwood, SD 57732 United States. 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Romans, on September 17, 1883, founded the Pilcher Electric Light Company of Deadwood; consequently, Deadwood had electricity service fewer than four years after Edison invented it, less than a year after commercial service was started in, This page was last edited on 28 December 2020, at 11:01. [12] A few engaged in mining; most worked in service enterprises. Deadwood, SD 57759 has a median listing price of $489.5K , making it the most expensive city . The Homestake Mine in nearby Lead was established in October 1877. [18] The town's population continued to decline through the 1960s and 1970s. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Deadwood is 187 to 1. [14] During the 2000s, the state sponsored an archeological dig in the area, to study the history of this community of diverse residents. With Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif. It operated for more than a century, becoming the longest continuously operating gold mine in the United States. View 81 homes for sale in Deadwood, SD at a median listing price of $234,450. The saloon burned down and was rebuilt in 1879. Located in the Black Hills National Forest, Deadwood is where you can play all day and all night. Search the most complete Deadwood, SD real estate listings for sale & rent. [citation needed]. Over the year, 0 °F or −17.8 °C is reached on 17.8 mornings per year, and 47.9 afternoons do not top freezing. While most of the state receives less than 25 inches (640 mm) of precipitation per year, annual precipitation in the Lead—Deadwood area reaches nearly 30 inches (760 mm). After delays, the equipment arrived without the globes. The Midnight Star was a casino in Deadwood owned by American film actor Kevin Costner. In 1930, the railroad was abandoned, apart from a portion from Kirk to Fantail Junction, which was converted to standard gauge. Rainfall tapers off during the summer: August 2000 was one of only two months in the 30-year 1971 to 2000 period to see not even a trace of precipitation. Deadwood, city, seat (1877) of Lawrence county, western South Dakota, U.S. [26], Deadwood's climate varies considerably from the rest of the state and surrounding areas. [citation needed] The town attained further notoriety when gunman Wild Bill Hickok was killed on August 2, 1876. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. Deadwood was the first small community in the U.S. to seek legal gambling revenues in order to maintain local historic assets. The casino closed in August 2017. The median age was 42 years. The Lodge at Deadwood brings you award-winning lodging, dining, and casino entertainment in a historic Black Hills setting. Take a Spooky Tour of the Bullock Hotel. The population was 1,270 according to a 2010 census. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood. In 1902, a portion of the railroad between Deadwood and Lead was electrified for operation as an interurban passenger system, which operated until 1924. Historic Deadwood, SD is just as wild today as it was when legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock roamed the streets. Both he and Calamity Jane were buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, as well as other notable figures such as Seth Bullock. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. The northern end of the George S. Mickelson Trail starts in Deadwood and runs south through the Black Hills to Edgemont. The Midnight Star was a saloon which featured prominently in the previous western Costner had acted in, Silverado (1985), one of his first major roles. Madame Mustache and Dirty Em were on the wagon train, and set up shop in what was referred to as Deadwood Gulch. 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