Deadwood, South Dakota
Deadwood is a city of 1,209 people in Lawrence County, South Dakota, founded in 1876.
Why visit Deadwood
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 25 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bella Union Saloon, Gem Theatre, Lead and Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 14°F, and about 184 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Deadwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Deadwood
Deadwood (Lakota: Owáyasuta; "To approve or confirm things") is a city that serves as the county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. It was named by early settlers after the dead trees found in its gulch. The city had its heyday from 1876 to 1879, after gold deposits had been discovered there, leading to the Black Hills Gold Rush. At its height, the city had a population of 25,000, attracting Old West figures such as Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Wild Bill Hickok, who was killed in Deadwood.
From the Wikipedia article Deadwood, South Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Bella Union Saloon
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Former saloon and theater in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
Gem Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Lead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States of America
Mount Theodore Roosevelt Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota
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St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Church building in South Dakota, United States of America
Days of '76 Museum
Museum
18 Seventy Six Drive, Deadwood
Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; May-Sep 09:00-17:00; Oct-Apr...
Homestake Adams Research & Cultural Center
Museum · 1.1 mi
150 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
Adams Museum & House
Museum · 0.9 mi
Museum and historic house in Deadwood, South Dakota
Tatanka Story of Bison
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
100 Tatanka Drive, Deadwood
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes25
Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
We opened Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer so our community could have a place to hangout and enjoy delicious food and unique drink.
79 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Saloon No. 10
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
Complimenting all this living museum has to offer, don’t miss the historical re-enactments, live nightly music, unique signature...
657 Lower Main Street, Deadwood
Angel's Attic
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
Angel's Attic Uncorked is a retail store that sells wine, gourmet food items, local artwork and furnishings.
732 Upper Main Street, Deadwood
Pump House Coffee & Deli
Cafe · 0.9 mi
Pump House at Mind Blown Studio specializes in espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods, beer and...
73 Sherman Street, Deadwood
BB Cody's Bar & Steakhouse
Bar and pub · American · 0.9 mi
681 Lower Main Street, Deadwood
13 more on the map.
Where to stay35
Bullock Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
633 Lower Main Street, Deadwood
Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel, a Holiday Inn Resort
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1906 Deadwood Mountain Drive, Deadwood
Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
709 Upper Main Street, Deadwood
Churches and places of worship6
Old Finnish Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Jehovah's Witnesses Deadwood
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
20791 76 Ranch Road, Sturgis
Shopping11
Havlik's Antique Emporium and Deadwood Decor
Shop · 2.0 mi
Cliff Street, Deadwood
Mt. Moriah Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Shop · 0.9 mi
1 Mount Moriah Drive, Deadwood
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Deadwood
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 24.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 26.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 27.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 30°F | 3.5 in | 29.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 39°F | 4.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 44°F | 2.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 31°F | 3.3 in | 19.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 22°F | 1.7 in | 22.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 25.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Deadwood (1 mi away), rain and snow from Lead, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-10-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-11-08: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-06-28: Severe Storms, Tornado, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clyde Ice Field (SPF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Lead 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Boulder Canyon 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Whitewood 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Spearfish 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Sturgis 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Belle Fourche 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Rapid City 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Colonial Pine Hills 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Box Elder 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Custer 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Deadwood today, The original uploader was Gorilla Jones at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deadwood (3917168659), KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Deadwood Banner, Robbschultz69, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Look at the Deadwood Historic District in South Dakota, Robbschultz69, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bullock Hotel, Deadwood SD, North view 20110821 1, DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Dakotas Deadwood Historic District, Robbschultz69, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deadwood 22-6-2004 - panoramio, Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 20110821 1, DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Berg's Gold Strike, Main Street, Deadwood, SD 20110821 1, DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deadwood Historic District in South Dakota, Robbschultz69, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coca-Cola painted advertisement, Buffalo Bodega, Deadwood, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Deadwood, South Dakota, 1900, Detroit Publishing Co., from photo by H. R. Locke & Co., Public domain
- View of Deadwood, SD and Courthouse 20110821 1, DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deadwood (3917959030), KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Deadwood (3917169687), KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DeadwoodSD AdamsMuseum, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD MustangSallys, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD LawrenceCountyCourthouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD MustangShow, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD DowntownWithMustangs, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD Downtown, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD FranklinHotel, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD PumpHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD FormerRRDepot, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD LeeStreetStation, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DeadwoodSD FederalCourtAndPostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deadwood, SD 1991, Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- OLD FINNISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CentralCitySD StLawrenceOTooleCatholicChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FriendshipTower - Flickr - USDAgov, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CC BY 2.0
- Lead, South Dakota 1, Gary Chancey, Black Hills National Forest, Public domain
- Penstemon glaber - Matt Berger 01, Matt Berger https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sheriff_woody_pct, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon glaber - Matt Berger 03, Matt Berger https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sheriff_woody_pct, CC BY 4.0
- Penstemon glaber - Matt Berger 02, Matt Berger https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sheriff_woody_pct, CC BY 4.0
- Mount Moriah Cemetery with Wild Bill, Larry Koester, CC BY 2.0
- Tatonka tipi 22-6-2004 - panoramio, Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tatonka statue 22-6-2004 - panoramio, Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calamity Jane's grave, Thomas M. Rösner, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS030-E-214382 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-20398 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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