Mount Moriah Cemetery Is A Must Visit Historic Spot In South Dakota

South Dakota is known worldwide for its Old West past, but did you know that you can still experience some of it for yourself? While many of the Old West’s famous heroes and outlaws are long gone, you can still pay homage to them via Mount Moriah Cemetery, a must-visit historic spot right here in the Mount Rushmore State:

Located in Deadwood, Mount Moriah Cemetery may be one of the most iconic burial grounds in America, thanks to its colorful history and equally colorful “residents.”

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Established in 1878, Mount Moriah is one of the town’s first cemeteries and houses not only a long list of western legends but also beautiful views of the surrounding Deadwood Gulch and Black Hills.

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Just who will you find at Mount Moriah Cemetery? During your visit, you will find the tombstones of Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and many other famous (and not-so-famous characters).

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In addition to seeing the graves of heroes and outlaws alike, visitors will learn more about the area’s history via plaques and signs depicting everything from now-eradicated diseases to Deadwood’s Jewish history and other Old West legends.

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While you’re there, be sure to swing by the Visitor Center for an even better look at Mount Moriah’s history!

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Admission to Mount Moriah Cemetery is $2 per person, which goes toward maintaining the property.

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Mount Moriah Cemetery is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through mid-October.

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Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Remember to nominate it here! For even more to see and do around Deadwood, check out This Day Trip To Deadwood Is One Of The Best You Can Take In South Dakota.

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Address: Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10 Mt Moriah Dr, Deadwood, SD 57732, USA

Located in Deadwood, Mount Moriah Cemetery may be one of the most iconic burial grounds in America, thanks to its colorful history and equally colorful “residents.”

TripAdvisor/John M

Established in 1878, Mount Moriah is one of the town’s first cemeteries and houses not only a long list of western legends but also beautiful views of the surrounding Deadwood Gulch and Black Hills.

TripAdvisor/NebraskaTravelBuddy

Just who will you find at Mount Moriah Cemetery? During your visit, you will find the tombstones of Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and many other famous (and not-so-famous characters).

TripAdvisor/TravelcrazyAntwerp

In addition to seeing the graves of heroes and outlaws alike, visitors will learn more about the area’s history via plaques and signs depicting everything from now-eradicated diseases to Deadwood’s Jewish history and other Old West legends.

TripAdvisor/quilterforlife

While you’re there, be sure to swing by the Visitor Center for an even better look at Mount Moriah’s history!

TripAdvisor/M J

Admission to Mount Moriah Cemetery is $2 per person, which goes toward maintaining the property.

TripAdvisor/chrisayers327

Mount Moriah Cemetery is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through mid-October.

TripAdvisor/tropicaldrinks

Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Remember to nominate it here! For even more to see and do around Deadwood, check out This Day Trip To Deadwood Is One Of The Best You Can Take In South Dakota.

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