Bullock Hotel
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Deadwood · South Dakota · Hotels & inns
The Bullock Hotel, built in 1886 by Seth Bullock, the Wild West town's first sheriff. Deadwood, South Dakota LCCN2011634118.tif — Carol M. Highsmith. Public domain. Image source and credits. Displayed at reduced size; no content edits.
Reported haunting · Stay overnight
A frontier hotel closely associated with Deadwood's ghost stories.
Historical background
The historic Bullock Hotel is located at the corner of Wall Street and Main Street in Deadwood, South Dakota. It was built by Seth Bullock, an early sheriff of Deadwood, and his business partner Sol Star, in around 1895 at a cost of $40,000 and is the oldest hotel in Deadwood, boasting a casino, restaurant, and 28 of its original 63 rooms.
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The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
Plan this as a lodging visit. Reserve directly with the property and ask whether any history tour, ghost experience, or special room request needs a separate booking. A room reservation does not automatically include a paranormal tour.
Locate Bullock Hotel on a map ↗
Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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