Mount Moriah Cemetery

Today we visited Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, and it honestly exceeded every expectation. This isn’t just a cemetery—it’s a beautifully preserved piece of American history, perched high above the town with sweeping views of the Black Hills. The grounds are incredibly well kept, the pathways are peaceful, and every corner tells a story. Seeing the graves of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane was surreal. Their markers are thoughtfully presented with detailed plaques, and learning the history right where it happened gives the experience a whole different weight. You can feel the legends come to life here. If you love history, scenic views, or unique stops that feel deeply rooted in the past, Mount Moriah is absolutely worth the visit. It’s a place where time slows down for a moment and the Old West feels just a little closer. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Highly recommend for history lovers, families exploring the Black Hills, or anyone looking for a quiet, meaningful stop in Deadwood.

We thought the Mount Moriah Cemetery is one of the most beautiful we have seen. The cemetery is loaded with notable people from the Deadwood area. Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock are just a few. Near the top there is a great overview of the town.

Mount Moriah Cemetary is a worthy stop while visiting Deadwood. Western and history fans will find a number of intetesting graves, including Wild Bill and Calamity Jane. However, there are other interesting sites, including a children's section and a Chinese burner. There is a small $2 fee to get in, but it is worth the small fee as the cemetary is maintained in very good condition. You also get a map with suggestions for a self guided walking tour. Parking can be difficult to find, although you can usually find a spot in the small osrking area or on one of the residential streets. We don't suggest trying to bring you RV or trailer as the cemetary is at the top of a hill in a residential area.

We started down in Deadwood went up the many steps to get to this cemetery. I will be honest with you next time I will drive to the top. Once we got to the cemetery, we still had to continue going upward to see all the graves. From Wild Bill to Calamity Jane worth seeing. One of the most disturbing things is noticing how many young children died either birth or a few days afterwards or even a month or two. Please don’t be one of those people to put the rocks on top of the grave because it damages the headstones.

Very well kept with interesting historical information about the famous “residents” and the communities with special sections in the cemetery (Jewish, Chinese). Nice hikes from the cemetery to the summit too.

We visited Mount Moriah Cemetery in the early spring so these pictures don't show much green. It is an interesting testament on how people lived and died. They continued to use the cemetery at least through the 1960s. Admission is so reasonable and the provided map makes it easy to navigate the cemetery. Keep in mind that this cemetery is at the top of a mountain, so there are some ups and downs that you'll be walking. You can also get a wonderful bird's-eye view of the town of Deadwood from an Overlook in the cemetery. I'd plan 30 minutes to explore this testament to history.

During our recent visit to Deadwood, South Dakota, we visited the Mount Moriah Cemetery where Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane are buried. We parked our car in the parking lot, paid our $3, then walked (uphill) about 200 yards on a paved road. At one point, we had to move off the road into the grass because a tour bus was leaving the cemetery. The graves of Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane are marked with signs so they can be easily found. This cemetery is located on a fairly steep hill, so it doesn't lend itself to wandering around for very long.

No fee to enter during off-season! I went at the beginning of November. It was cool to walk around and see the history. Of course, you have to check out the few famous Graves as well. There's a hike up a steep hill if you want to see Seth's grave. There were a lot of deer, turkey, chipmunks, and squirrels throughout at 9 am. I don't know anything about Wild Bill, but I enjoy cemeteries, and it was nice to go for a walk here. I surprisingly spent about 1.5 hours here. It's not good for handicapped as it's a lot of hills. Not walker/wheelchair friendly. I'm curious what the stack of rocks up by Seth's grave is for. Also, I didn't like that people were placing rocks all over the headstones. Makes the place look very messy.