The famous mining town Deadwood, South Dakota from the gold rush days that now stands as the final resting place for Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, has 1,830 inhabitants.
Every August it relives its frontier past in a three-day “Days of ’76” celebration, featuring a historical parade and rodeos.
In 1992, Deadwood held its 70th “Days of ’76” celebration.
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