Deadwood, British Columbia

Deadwood
Deadwood

Location of Deadwood in British Columbia

Coordinates: 49°06′00″N 118°42′00″W / 49.10000°N 118.70000°W / 49.10000; -118.70000Coordinates: 49°06′00″N 118°42′00″W / 49.10000°N 118.70000°W / 49.10000; -118.70000
Country  Canada
Province  British Columbia

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] 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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Deadwood". BCGNIS. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  2. ↑ N.L. Barlee (1973), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns. Canada West Publications.
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