Deadwood | |
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Location of Deadwood in
British Columbia | |
Coordinates: 49°05′59″N 118°42′04″W / 49.09972°N 118.70111°W | |
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Region | Boundary Country |
Regional district | Kootenay Boundary |
Deadwood is a ghost town in British Columbia. Deadwood existed in 1897 and was located several miles west of Greenwood, between Grand Forks and Osoyoos. [1] [2] A number of copper claims in the area gave rise to Deadwood. The copper claims include Big Ledge, Eagle, Butte City, Spoiled Horse, and Mother Lode. The Mother Lode became a great mine although Deadwood disappeared within a few years. Deadwood contained two hotels, a store, a post office and a school. Traces of the Algoma Hotel may still exist, although the town of Deadwood has disappeared. [3]