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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNAM_second-deadwood-gold-discovery_Lead-SD.html
Near this point in 1875 occurred the second of two initial gold discoveries in the Deadwood area. It was made by the Lardner party of eight prospectors, steered here by John B. Pearson, a man already familiar with Deadwood Gulch. Their "Discovery …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN7L_the-homestake-gold-mine-and-open-cut_Lead-SD.html
The Homestake lode, the basis for the great Homestake Mining Company, was discovered by Moses Manuel, who, with his brother Fred, had come to the Black Hills in 1875. The two brothers, along with Hank Harney, officially located the claim on April …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6K_the-open-cut_Lead-SD.html
The Open Cut was once a solid mountain on which Fred and Moses Manuel with Hank Harney located the original Homestake claim on April 9, 1876. It is estimated that up to 14 different mining companies removed 48 million tons of ore and waste from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN6J_homestake-open-cut-mine_Lead-SD.html
This is Homestake's Open Cut Mine, one of the best known landmarks in the Black Hills. It is the site of the original discovery in 1876 of the Homestake claim, named for "making a man rich enough to make his home stake (enough money to return home…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMVX_civilian-conservation-corps-camp_Deadwood-SD.html
Camp F-6 (Roubaix): 100 yards N of Lake entrance: W of road. Companies: 792—6/3/33-5/15/35: 10/18/35 6/1/40; 10/1/40-10/11/41; 2759V-(Detachment from Park Creek)—5/15/35-10/18/35.
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal work-r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMTA_the-franklins-fine-home_Deadwood-SD.html
Harris Franklin, his wife Anna, and son Nathan arrived in Deadwood, Dakota Territory in 1877. A Jewish immigrant from humble beginnings, Harris Franklin earned his fortune through the wholesale liquor business and gradually diversified into cattle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZM_jewish-american-pioneers-and-deadwood_Deadwood-SD.html
Jewish American pioneers significantly contributed to the commercial development and establishment of responsible government in Deadwood. Gritty Jewish Westerners, such as Sol Star, arrived with his business partner Seth Bullock in the midst of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZL_hebrew-hill-mt-zion_Deadwood-SD.html
Deadwood is recognized as the site of the first organized Jewish Community in South Dakota. The Hebrew Cemetery Association was the first to purchase a section of Mount Moriah Cemetery, August 20, 1896. The section is located higher up on Jerusale…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHFO_wild-bill_Deadwood-SD.html
Scout for the Pioneers Scout for the Union ArmyMarshall for Hay City Dodge City and AbelineKilled in DeadwoodAugust 2, 1876Buried on Mount Moriah300 feet above this spot
Presented to the City of DeadwoodBy George R. Hunter