Deadwood South Dakota Main Street Scene By S. D. Butcher And Son 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Deadwood, South Dakota, emerged as a legendary settlement during the 1876 Black Hills Gold Rush, rapidly evolving from a lawless mining camp into a significant frontier town. Renowned for its connection to iconic figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, the town initially consisted of rough wooden structures. However, through the late 19th century and into the early 20th century, Deadwood began to establish a more permanent infrastructure.