Wild Bill Hickok, Historic Deadwood

Wild Bill Hickok

Written by: TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer

On August 2, 1876, American law enforcement officer and folk hero, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, met his maker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. He was shot in the back by Jack McCall while playing a game of poker in Saloon #10 and later laid to rest at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Today, Deadwood still honors and pays homage to this great figure of the American West.

Wild Bill Dead Man's Hand — Adams Museum

Wild Bill's Death Chair — Saloon #10

Wild Bill Bust in Adams Museum — Adams Museum

Historic Deadwood

Mount Moriah Cemetery

Saloon #10

Saloon #10

Saloon #10

Saloon #10

Wild Bill with crowd — Reenactment of the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Bust — Historic Deadwood at night

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TravelSouthDakota.com Staff Writer. This article was authored by Travel South Dakota's team of writers and editors. We’re passionate about sharing the best of South Dakota, whether it's exploring national and state parks, road-tripping, diving into local culture or uncovering hidden gems. Some of us grew up here, others got here as fast as we could — but we’re all on the lookout for the best spots to eat, stay and experience in the land of Great Faces, Great Places.