Planning a trip to Deadwood and the Black Hills? We recommend that you check out these great links to help plan your trip to South Dakota.
Deadwood Chamber of Commerce
Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission
Black Hills Badlands & Lakes
Black Hills Central Reservations
Lead Area Chamber of Commerce
Spearfish Chamber of Commerce
Days of 76
The Real Deadwood Podcast
Black Hills Discount Book
June 4, 1889
Miners in the Black Hills were paid $3.50 per day, which was considered a very good wage. Foremen and skilled miners earned between three and six dollars a day.