Hill City in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Black Hills Central Railroad

1893

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

1. The Black Hills Central Railroad Marker

Inscription.

The Black Hills Central Railroad
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 43° 55.949′ N, 103° 34.408′ W. Marker is in Hill City, South Dakota, in Pennington County. It is on Railroad Avenue. The marker is affixed to the wall of the Train Depot Station at the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hill City SD 57745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River,

in the Badlands,

and in Greater Rapid City.

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,

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:

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Hill City Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Semaphore & Telegraph (within shouting distance of this marker); The Steam Locomotive (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); BNSF Railroad Signal (about 300 feet away); Black Hills Central Railroad's Famous Engine #7 (about 500 feet away); Von Woehrman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hill City (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hill City.

Regarding The Black Hills Central Railroad. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:

The Burlington and Quincy High Line Hill City to Keystone Branch is historically significant for its role in the development of the American frontier specifically the Black Hills of South Dakota. This isolated line that the Black Hills Central Railroad operates today is the only remnant left of the 106.4 mile Burlington and Quincy High Line from Edgemont, SD to Deadwood, SD. The rail line serviced the mines, lumber industry and hauled passengers from its construction in 1890-91 to 1983. The construction of the Hill City to Keystone spur began

The Black Hills Central Railroad-Sign at the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

2. The Black Hills Central Railroad-Sign at the parking lot

in 1893 and has been operating continuously to present day. Dating back to 1956 the rail line is also the oldest continuously operating tourist train that runs on an original railroad line. The equipment, yard in Hill City, and track to Keystone are well preserved and carefully maintained; they also represent the physical manifestation of America’s quest to grow and prosper.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

The Black Hills Central Railroad Depot and Train Cars image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

3. The Black Hills Central Railroad Depot and Train Cars

The Black Hills Central Railroad-Filling the water tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

4. The Black Hills Central Railroad-Filling the water tank

The Black Hills Central Railroad-Locomotive 110 read to go image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

5. The Black Hills Central Railroad-Locomotive 110 read to go

The Black Hills Central Railroad-Train ride through the hills image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, August 29, 2008

6. The Black Hills Central Railroad-Train ride through the hills

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 29, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.