Deadwood’s Haunted Hotel

Deadwood’s Bullock Hotel Is A Hotbed of Paranormal Activity

Gold Rush

When Seth Bullock arrived in Deadwood South Dakota in August 1876 the Black Hills Gold Rush was already in full swing. It had begun in the summer of 1874 when gold was discovered in nearby French Creek, and really kicked into gear when a small group of prospectors discovered gold in the “Deadwood Gulch” in the fall of 1875. By spring 1876, there were already seven mining camps operating in Deadwood Gulch.

However, Bullock had not come to Deadwood to prospect for gold, rather he along with his business partner Sol Star were relocating their hardware business from Montana to the newly formed Deadwood mining camp. Seizing an opportunity to expand their business within the rapidly growing camp, the pair soon opened a thriving hardware store on Main Street.

The store was successful and fortunately for Bullock and Star, it managed to survive the 1879 fire that ripped through Deadwood. Bullock continued to operate the business while simultaneously serving as the Sheriff of Lawrence Co…