Lead & Deadwood~ LIVE IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA ~

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HISTORIC DEADWOOD: ENTERTAINING GUESTS SINCE 1876Deadwood was born in 1876, when a rush of gold miners and fortune seekers descended on the Northern Black Hills in the hopes of making a better life for themselves. The town was practically lawless in those early years, and the men and women who first came to Deadwood were people of fortitude and strength – folks who didn’t mind a little struggle on the road to fame and fortune.

These folks were responsible for a number of lasting legends. In many ways they still define modern Deadwood. That means that when you visit or live in Deadwood, you’re diving head-first into living history. You don’t have to pore over old records or listen to lectures to know what Deadwood was like 140 years ago – though you can. Just walk the brick-paved streets, and you’ll immerse yourself in continental America’s last great gold rush.

Deadwood is a registered National Historic Landmark, but there is much more to this mountain community. The town is home to a wide range of lodging options, including: 1,600 modern hotel rooms and suites, campgrounds, cabins and vacation rentals. Guests and residents alike will enjoy fine dining, 24-hour gambling, unique retail shops, attractions, outdoor recreation, and live entertainment.

LEAD: MILES FROM ORDINARYTucked into the steep folds of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Lead is a place where you can escape from the world, an off-the-beaten path playground where one can enjoy the best outdoors fun… without the crowds! So if you are looking for adventure-filled year-round outdoor recreation.

First settled in 1876, and incorporated in 1877, the City of Lead is a sparkling jewel nestled in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota. Long the home of the great Homestake Mining Company, Lead boasts small town charm with large potential.

The City of Lead was once the home for thousands of Homestake employees and their families and the town that they built has remained unchanged in many ways. The Sanford Underground Research Facility has taken ownership of the old Homestake Mine and is developing experiments that will add tremendous knowledge to our understanding of our universe.

Lead has a population of 3,100; many who are active in local events, volunteer for causes and are just rather friendly: come and meet us!

MAYOR OF LEADRon Everett, 605-722-1520www.CityOfLead.com

MAYOR OF DEADWOOD & DISTRICT 31 REPRESENTATIVE Chuck Turbiville, 605-920-1657www.CityOfDeadwood.com

LEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCEExecutive DirectorJessica Noteboom, 605-584-1100www.LeadMeThere.org

DEADWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAUExecutive DirectorLee Harstad1-800-999-1876 - office1-800-344-8826 - travel/bookingwww.Deadwood.com

LEAD-DEADWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICTSuperintendent of SchoolsDr. Dan Leikvold, 605-717-3711www.lead-deadwood.k12.sd.us

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBUnit Director/Grants ManagerAnne Rogers-Popejoy, 605-584-1113www.bgcblackhills.org

FIRST STEP CHILD CARE CENTERExecutive DirectorKayla Klein, 605-559-2007www.nhfirststep.com

LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA

DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA

Small Towns - Big Perks!

OUTDOOR RECREATION:IN YOUR BACK YARD!• Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding• Cross Country Skiing • Snowshoeing • Snowmobiling• Fly Fishing• Hiking• Biking• Rock Climbing• ATV & Off-Roading

NATIONAL & STATE PARKS, MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS & RESERVESLead and Deadwood are from world-famous points of interest, including: Devils Tower National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Black Hills National Forest, Jewel Cave National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Belle Fourche National Wildlife Refuge, Bear Butte State Park, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, National

Grasslands, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Thunder Basin National Grasslands, Keyhole State Park and Black Elk National Wilderness area.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESOURCESBoys & Girls Club - Boys & Girls Club of Lead-Deadwood offers dynamic after-school and summer programs for youth in grades K-5. Everyday, youth get a nutritious snack, support with their homework, and the opportunity to be active and take part in hands-on learning. For more information, visit www.bgcblackhills.org

Northern Hill Alliance for Children/First Step Child Care Center• Open 7am-8pm Monday - Saturday • Offering drop-in care upon request any day of the week (dependent on space)• Offering research-based curriculum, Frog Street Press for toddlers and Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Pre-K• Kindergarten Readiness program in Elementary school 

• Bi-annual assessments and parent-teacher conference• Emphasis on early childhood education and Kindergarten readiness• Focus on whole-child approach to education and social/emotional skills as well. • Parent events throughout the year and very active in our community with a focus on community service and empathy towards others. 

EDUCATION - LEAD/DEADWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT• Great staff with a caring, family-like environment• Small class sizes• Multi-tiered systems of support in ELEM and MS• Pre-school partnerships• 95% graduation rate• Online programming• Technology• Focus on educating the whole child • SPED program• Community support for schools• Variety of extracurricular activities• Career and technical education opportunities• Advanced placement and dual enrollment classes• Strong parent involvement (PTO, Booster Club, Watchdogs; Muffins for moms, Donuts for Dads)

ARTS, CULTURE, EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENTLead and Deadwood are home to four museums, three visitor centers, two recreation centers, numerous non-profit and community out reach groups, and the following performance venues:

Historic Homestake Opera House, Lead50+ events in theatre, concerts, dance, educational presentations, movies, such as:• 2015 Grammy-nominated funk band Blinddog Smokin’, 2017• August: Osage County, community theatre • Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, community theatre musical• Salt Lake City’s Repertory Dance Theatre• The Red Willow Band Reunion Concert• The World-Famous Glen Miller Orchestra• Black Hills Cowboy Christmas

Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center40+ Ticketed Events per Year, such as:• Dolly Parton• Shinedown• REO Speedwagon• Red Dirt and Americana Music Festivals• Big & Rich• Florida Georgia Line• Five Finger Death Punch

• Kenny Rogers• Foreigner• Huey Lewis & the News• Chase Rice• Bare Naked Ladies • Gary Allan

LEAD & DEADWOOD CITY-WIDE EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT:Lead and Deadwood Chambers of Commerce both produce city-wide events that bring thousands of visitors and residents out to enjoy free entertainment. These include:• Deadwood Snocross• Lead Winterfest• Wild Bill Days• Gold Camp Jubilee Days & Fireworks• Kool Deadwood Nites• Additional events can be found at LeadMeThere.org and Deadwood.com/ events.

HOUSING & REAL ESTATEHome prices for our region are very economic and you tend to get more home for the dollar in the Lead-Deadwood area.• 158 homes & 54 land listings sold in2017• Prices are 27% lower than nearby communities

• Average home sale price is $192,516 and Median sale price is $145,000• Average sold land price is $71,676 and Median sold price of $45,000• Lead/Deadwood is one of the fastest growing markets: +25% in the number of homes sold, +11% in average home sale price.• Historic homeowners in Deadwood have grants and zero interest loans for repair and restoration available through Deadwood Historic Preservation.

Photos courtesy: South Dakota Department of Tourism, Matt Klein, First Step Child Care Center, Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood History Inc., Homestake Opera House, Lead Chamber of Commerce and Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau