Since 1786 when the major turnaround was made about gold strike many colorful characters were attracted to Hill City. Soon it became a wooliest and wildest town in the world. Many famous people from Black Hills City are well known for their remarkable achievements and their characters. Read more: https://gracefultouch.org/blog/news/hill-city-fame/#ixzz6S0P3FSzg

1. Since 1786 when the major
turnaround was made about gold
strike many colorful characters were
attracted to Hill City. Soon it became a
wooliest and wildest town in the
world.
Hill City And 5
Of Its Most
Famous People

2. Theodore
Roosevelt
He was 26th president of the nation and he
visited this city many times. He gave many
speeches and his remarkable speech about
Veranda still stands today. This speech is still
listened to and appreciated. He relied on his
fellow and friend for training his sons in the
Western frontier ways and named Bullock to
the first-ever superintendent of the national
forest of Black Hills.

3. Kevin
Costner
He won an award in the category of best
academy producer, actor, director, and
stumbled on Deadwood near to the Black
Hills for his epic filming production, “Dances
with Wolves” and also retained his presence
and got famous in town with his elegant
restaurant, sports bar, and midnight star
casino.

4. Calvin
Coolidge
In the summer of 1927, he went to the
Black Hills and took part in the 76
celebrations of Deadwood. Due to his
wonderful achievement, he got adopted as
a chief leading eagle by Lakota. The
president posed for various photographs
and donned a headdress. He played a
significant role in the celebration of the 51
anniversary of Deadwood’s settlement.

5. William
Howard Taft
He was the 27th president of the nation and
he traveled to Black Hills City in October 1911.
He swings through Deadwood, Black Hills, and
South Dakota during three days period. There
he made many speeches. He also had lunch at
the famous Franklin hotel and he was awarded
the gold brick paperweight of about 15
ounces.

6. James Butler
Wild Bill Hickok
Although he visited this place for only a
few weeks but due to famed lawman,
cardsharp, gunfighter, and scout he
became the most famous person and
permanent resident of the town.