Mount Moriah Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Deadwood, United States
Mount Moriah Cemetery sits on a hillside overlooking Deadwood, with granite monuments and pathways winding through different burial sections. The grounds spread across multiple slopes with thousands of stones from different periods, connected by shaded walking routes.
The cemetery came into use after graves were moved from the earlier Ingelside Cemetery to serve the growing Gold Rush population. It developed during a time when Deadwood was expanding rapidly and many people died in the region.
The cemetery contains separate burial sections for Jewish, Chinese, and children's graves, reflecting the different groups who built Deadwood in its early years. Walking through these distinct areas shows how communities coexisted and maintained their own traditions in this Gold Rush town.
The cemetery is open during daylight hours throughout the year with parking available near the entrance. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and the paths follow the hillside.
Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are buried here, marked by an American flag that flies constantly over their graves. These two legendary frontier figures draw visitors from around the world to see their resting place.
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