Mount Moriah Cemetary, Deadwood, WY
Jul 25, 2023 13:04:52 #
bflood wrote:
The famous graves were interesting, but the section devoted to the children that died in a cholera epidemic was heartbreaking. So many, so small, with small markers so close together. I've not seen anything like it since.
Well done photo, by the way.
Well done photo, by the way.
Thanks bflood. I usually see lots of those when I visit old cemeteries. Very sad.
JackM
Jul 25, 2023 13:05:56 #
joehel2 wrote:
Beautifully done, Jack. Great B&W subject.
Thanks Joe. I knew it would be b/w before pushing the shutter button.
JackM
Jul 25, 2023 13:07:39 #
jaymatt wrote:
Nice work with the black and white!
Thanks John. It was quite some time ago but I remember struggling with the b/w conversion on this one for some reason.
JackM
Jul 25, 2023 13:08:09 #
Jul 25, 2023 13:48:10 #
jackm1943 wrote:
This 2011 image captures the gravesites of both Martha (Calamity) Jane Burke and James Butler (Wild Bill) Hickok. It's in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, Wyoming and is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I've ever seen.
Nice pic but waz what in it? I see a number of tombstones but can identity none.
I am now an armchair traveler and like to learn as I view.
Boris
Jul 25, 2023 14:48:47 #
Boris77 wrote:
Nice pic but waz what in it? I see a number of tombstones but can identity none.
I am now an armchair traveler and like to learn as I view.
Boris
I am now an armchair traveler and like to learn as I view.
Boris
The tall headstone in the fenced area on the right is the head of Wild Bill Hickok, from the backside. The elevated site to the left with the bowl shaped stone is Calamity Jane's burial site. She wanted to be buried next to him and somehow got that arranged. It's a beautiful cemetery in its entirety and if you are ever in Deadwood, don't miss it.
JackM
Jul 25, 2023 15:13:42 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
When I was there many, many years ago the city was practically one big wild west museum. I've heard that now it's mostly bright lights and casinos. I'm glad the cemetery has retained it's character.
Jul 25, 2023 23:05:21 #
Guyserman wrote:
When I was there many, many years ago the city was practically one big wild west museum. I've heard that now it's mostly bright lights and casinos. I'm glad the cemetery has retained it's character.
Thanks Guyserman. It's been several years since my last visit and I too hope it doesn't change.
JackM
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