Deadwood in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch

A Trail to Deadwood's Past

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Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 13, 2022

1. Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch Marker

Inscription. This natural overlook before you is one of the most photographed areas within Deadwood Gulch. Over the past 100 years, professional and amateur photographers have taken advantage of this natural overlook. This is in part due to the 200' elevation difference between this location and Deadwood's core Historic District below you.

From 1890 to 1920, many of the commercial structures were built in Deadwood. It was also during this time that panoramic photographs, as seen in this panel, became widely available to the general public. From a historic preservation standpoint, panoramic views provide a glimpse into Deadwood's early architectural heritage.

Captions
Lower Left:
Tourists at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery overlook with a Kodak Brownie No. 2 box camera in hand, circa 1945.
In background, (from left to right), Homestake Slime Plant, Deadwood High School, Franklin Hotel, Deadwood City Hall Fire Department, Waite Block and Annex, and Phoenix Block. City of Deadwood Archives

Elevation: 4,752' above sea level

Lower Right:
1. Chiengo Burlington & Quincy Railroad Yard
Construction Date: 1888 - 1901

2. Homestake Slime Plant
Construction Dates: 1905 - 1906 / 1909

3. Lawrence County Courthouse
Construction

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Dates: 1906 - 1908

4. U.S. Federal Building / Post Office
Construction Dates: 1904 - 1907

5. Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Passenger Depot
Construction Date: 1897

6. Deadwood Masonic Temple
Construction Date: 1892 - 1902 / 1920

7. Franklin Hotel
Construction Date: 1902 - 1903 / 1904

8. Waite Block and Annex
Construction Date: 1898 - 1900 / 1904

9. Phoenix Block
Construction Date: 1879

10. Bodega Bar
Construction Date: 1880

11. Bullock Hotel
Construction Date: 1894 - 1896

12. Fairmont Hotel
Construction Date: 1898

CoBurn Family Collection, City of Deadwood Archives

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 44° 22.577′ N, 103° 43.645′ W. Marker is in Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mt. Moriah Drive and Lincoln Avenue. The marker is located in the northwest section of the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Mt Moriah Drive, Deadwood SD 57732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mt. Moriah Cemetery Flag Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Deadwood's Chinese Ceremonial Burner (within shouting

The Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch and the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 13, 2022

2. The Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch and the Marker

distance of this marker); Chinese Immigrants (within shouting distance of this marker); Wild Bill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wild Bill Hickok Bust (about 400 feet away); Black Hills Pioneers (about 500 feet away); James Butler Hickok (about 500 feet away); Martha Jane Burke (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deadwood.

More about this marker. There is a small fee to access the historic cemetery.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 13, 2022

3. Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch Marker

The historic Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 13, 2022

4. The historic Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.