Deadwood in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
J.B. Hickok
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 28, 2018
1. J.B.Hickok Marker
by pistol Shot
Aged 39 years
Custer
was lonely
without him
Erected by
J. H. Riordan
of N.Y. 1891
Erected 1891.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1876.
Location. 44° 22.544′ N, 103° 43.531′ W. Marker is in Deadwood, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. The marker is .1 miles northwest from the Mt. Moriah Cemetery Gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Martha Jane Burke (here, next to this marker); James Butler Hickok (a few steps from this marker); Hebrew Hill (Mt. Zion) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Immigrants (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bird's Eye View of Deadwood Gulch (about 500 feet away); Mt. Moriah Cemetery Flag Memorial (about 500 feet away); Deadwood's Chinese Ceremonial Burner (about 600 feet away); Wild Bill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deadwood.
Regarding J.B. Hickok. J.H. Riordan carved the original 1891 sculpture from native red sandstone. David Young, a retired high school
this page online
Also see . . . J.B.Hickok bronze bust dedication. (Submitted on October 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, September 28, 2018
2. J.B.Hickok Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
