Cambridge Township in Onsted in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sheriff Seth Bullock
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 10, 2023
1. Sheriff Seth Bullock Marker
In its early days, the town of Deadwood took pride in being lawless, murdering anyone who dared to bring civility. After the death of Wild Bill Hickock and the acquittal of his killer, Jack McCall, it became apparent that Deadwood needed law and order. Seth Bullock, a Deadwood businessman, answered the call to be the town's first sheriff. According to local legend, Bullock's tall stature, broad shoulders, and steel-gray eyes were so intimidating that he could stare down any angry cobra. His fearlessness helped Bullock tame the wildest town in the west without killing anyone. Ironically, Bullock arrived in the gold camp two days after Hickock was killed. Bullock and his business partner, Sol Star, owned and operated the town's first hardware store. But when it burned in 1894, they decided not to rebuild but construct Deadwood's first hotel instead. The three-story, 64-room Bullock Hotel was the most luxurious of its time with steam heat and indoor bathrooms on each floor. The Bullock is still a main street fixture today. Seth Bullock is buried at the top of the hill in Deadwood's Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 42° 3.488′ N, 84° 8.033′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Crocket (a few steps from this marker); Lasso the Bull (within shouting distance of this marker); Bow and Arrow (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt Earp (within shouting distance of this marker); Sitting Bull (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Bill (within shouting distance of this marker); Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid (within shouting distance of this marker); George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Onsted.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 10, 2023
2. Sheriff Seth Bullock Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
