Deadwood

Deadwood is a very interesting and historical place to visit.  It started off in the 1870's illegally, on land which had been granted to the American Indians and in the 1868   Treaty of Laramie had guaranteed ownership of the Black Hills to the Lakota people.   Well this did not happen and Colonel Custer led an expedition into the Black Hills and all that followed ended up with the USA having the use of this land.  It has rather colorful history including saloons, brothels ,Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, gunfights and the list goes on. 

Wild Bill Hickock now at rest.

Calamity Jane keeps him company. 

A well know brothel owner.

The Mount Moriah Cemetery where they and many more forever rest in peace.

A view from the Cemetery looking over the City of Deadwood.

A view up to the notables graves.

There are many interesting buildings such as the Franklin Hotel.

The houses of illrepute.  You can still see images of the 'women of the night'.

 

The famous Original Location Saloon 10 where Wild Bill lost not only the card game but his life.

The chair in which Wild Bill was killed.

Inside the saloon where everyday there is a reenactment of the fatal event.

Then to The Celebrity Hotel where you can view movie/ entertainment history. 

Deadwood is a very pretty city with lots to see and do.

We had lunch at Kevin Costner's Bar and Grill.

This is were you will see the various costumes and information about the Kevin Costner , the actor.

Here the community is getting ready for the daily shoot out.

 

Deadwood is a place that every should visit if they get the chance.

Cheers R&B