Haunted Places in Lawrence County, South Dakota



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    The Bullock Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    Folks say original owner Seth Bullock, who passed away in 1919, still remains in his hotel. Apparitions and orbs have been seen and an eerie presence has been felt, although witnesses say the ghost is not harmful. Ghost tours are held here regularly.

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    Mount Moriah Cemetery

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    Several popular Wild West characters have been buried here, including Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny and Seth Bullock. Folks say you can't set foot on these grounds without an eerie feeling that their ghostly eyes are upon you.

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    Black Hills State University

    Spearfish, South Dakota

    Students say the all-male Wenonah Cook dorm it is haunted by the ghost of a woman. They say her screams can sometimes be heard, and along with them may come the smell of decaying flesh.

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    Adams House

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    The 1893 Queen Anne Victorian Adams Mansion was built by entrepreneur Harris Franklin. Former owner W.E. Adams, who died of a stroke here, is said to have never left. When his wife Mary heard his spirit, out of respect for his privacy, she closed up the house and moved out, ...

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    Fairmont Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    The building has a room that was the scene of a violent murder, and people have reported having objects thrown at them and encountering an evil presence. Staff and guests ghostly activity of the third floor, and many have seen the restless apparition of Maggie Broadcaster pacing an upstairs corridor, ...

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    Saloon #10

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    Ghostly phenomena reported here includes ghostly voices and a piano that plays by itself. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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    Franklin Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    Guests have reported hearing footsteps following them around the historic hotel. A housekeeper quit after seeing a man in period clothing watching her while she was cleaning. People walking past have reported the sensation of being watched. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

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    Wild Bill's Saloon and Steakhouse

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    Patrons and staff have reported an arcade machine in this saloon that plays by itself for hours when there is no one around and when the building has closed for the night. Strange flashing lights have been seen by people from outside in the street, and it is rumoured ...