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Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, SD

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Mount Moriah Cemetery

1 Mount Moriah Drive · Deadwood, SD

Why you should go…

Mount Moriah Cemetery sits on a plateau above Deadwood Gulch and is the burial place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock. Paved roads wind through the Late Victorian grounds, which include a Jewish section with Hebrew inscriptions and a veterans section. The city suggests at least half an hour to see the celebrity graves, and a visitor center shows a fifteen-minute video on the cemetery's history. Bring cash for admission, and leave pets at home.

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  • #wild west history
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  • #calamity jane

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mount Moriah Cemetery, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Adams Museum

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    The Brothel Deadwood

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    Guided tour through the preserved second-floor rooms of a former Deadwood brothel that operated from 1876 to 1980.

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    Outlaw Square

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    Free public plaza in historic Deadwood hosting year-round concerts, movie nights, and Old West events.

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    Deadwood

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    Chapel in the Hills

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