The Black Hills Flood of 1883

This article details the extensive flood damage to Deadwood and surrounding communities during the devastating flood of May 1883. The article is long, but provides many interesting details about the citizens, businesses, and buildings present at this early date. Also notable are losses reported by famous characters Al Swearingen and Star & Bullock.
(1883 Newspaper)

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