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This historical town, known for its legendary saloons and notorious characters, is also home to the historic Adams Museum.
What is the town of Deadwood?
This phenomenon, sometimes called the "Spearfish Warm Spell," involved a rapid temperature change of 49 degrees in just two minutes.
What is the 1943 temperature inversion?
This pioneering woman, known for her sharp wit and business acumen, was a prominent figure in Deadwood's early days.
Who is Calamity Jane?
This former historical mine, known for its gold production, now houses a deep underground research facility.
What is the Homestake Gold Mine?
Known as the Queen City, Spearfish is surrounded by these three mountains.
What are Lookout Mountain, Crow Peak, and Spearfish Mountain?
This University is located in Spearfish and was founded as a “Normal School” - which emphasized education degrees.
What is Black Hills State University - BHSU?
A monument marking this location is about 20 miles north of Belle Fourche.
What is the geographic center of the United States?
Spearfish was founded in 1876 at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon during the Black Hills Gold Rush. This was its initial name at the time it was founded.
What is the "Queen City?"
The critically acclaimed HBO series brought the town’s colorful history to a new generation.
What is the HBO series “Deadwood.”
The final winter scenes in "Dances with Wolves" were filmed in Spearfish Canyon, located in the Black Hills National Forest near Spearfish. Who directed AND starred in this 1990 classic movie?
Who is Kevin Costner?