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

Chinese Immigrants

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2009

1. Chinese Immigrants Marker

Inscription. Chinese Immigrants came to Deadwood to make their fortune. After burial in Mt. Moriah, with appropriate ceremonies, the remains were removed for reburial in their home village in China. Not more than two bodies remain in the Chinese Section.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 44° 22.602′ N, 103° 43.613′ W. Marker is in Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. It can be reached from Mount Moriah Drive. The Chinese Immigrants marker is located in the Mount Moriah Cemetery, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery Walking Tour stop G, near Sections 1 and 7, about as far across the cemetery as it is possible to go from the entrance/ticket booth. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deadwood SD 57732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deadwood's Chinese Ceremonial Burner (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Flag Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Moriah Cemetery Flag Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); James Butler Hickok (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.B. Hickok (about 500 feet away); Martha Jane Burke (about 500 feet away); South Deadwood Mining Camp (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deadwood.

One of the few remaining Chinese Tombstones image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2009

2. One of the few remaining Chinese Tombstones

Entrance of the Mt. Moriah Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2009

3. Entrance of the Mt. Moriah Cemetery

A View of Deadwood from the Mt. Moriah Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2009

4. A View of Deadwood from the Mt. Moriah Cemetery

An Archaeological Dig in Deadwood’s Chinatown image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2009

5. An Archaeological Dig in Deadwood’s Chinatown

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.