The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission. Introduction -- 5. Deadwood's first cemetery -- 2. Mount Moriah Cemetery -- 3. Sections 1-4 and Sections 10 and 11 -- 4. Third addition, Sections 1 and 2 -- 5. Sections 5-9, Potters Fields, and Section A -- The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission.
Summary:
Nestled on a mountainous plateau overlooking Deadwood's downtown core district is one of the premier historic cemeteries in Black Hills: Mount Moriah Cemetery. Established in 1878, this cemetery contains some of North America's most recognized Western legends, including James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, Martha "Calamity Jane" Canary, Seth Bullock, John "Potato Creek Johnny" Perrett, and Henry Weston "Preacher" Smith. They represent a small portion of the more than 3,600 people buried in Mount Moriah whose memories have been carved, chiseled, and etched into the monuments within this cemetery.
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