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Independence Day

The haunted BULLOCK hotel decorated with American flags, on the occasion of Independence day. The Bullock Hotel has been the subject of the popular TV show "Unsolved Mysteries".

 

Bullock had been sheriff in Montana before his arrival in Deadwood. After the death of Wild Bill Hickok in August, 1876 the camp began to demand law and order, which resulted in Bullock’s appointment as the first Sheriff of Deadwood a few months later.

 

Bullock was undaunted by Deadwood's lawless and dangerous nature and wasted no time appointing several fearless deputies to help him “clean up” the town. Before long, order had been established in the former hell-raising camp.

 

July 5 2008, Deadwood, South Dakota. View map. This is also the end of our stay in South Dakota. Next stop: Wyoming. Hope to see you all in Wyoming.

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