Spearfish, (SD)

by Cerney, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780738541426
• ISBN10: 0738541427
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-21
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

Rimmed by Crow Peak and Lookout and Spearfish Mountains, like jewels in a crown, Spearfish, the Queen City, reigns over an area of scenic beauty. Originating from the Black Hills gold rush era, Spearfish has prospered from the days of the open range, its rich agricultural valley, the surrounding mining communities, and eventually tourism. Over 200 vintage photographs document its historical past. Scenic Spearfish Canyon and the Black Hills Passion Play attract thousands of tourists annually. Spearfish is the home of Black Hills State University, which began as a normal school and now has an enrollment of 3,900 students. The diverse appeal of this Northern Hills town has been its greatest asset.

Author Biography

Jan Cerney worked as the manuscript librarian for the University of Texas, El Paso

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
The Thoen Stone	p. 9
Gold in the Black Hills	p. 21
Early Spearfish	p. 35
Spearfish Canyon	p. 67
Black Hills Passion Play	p. 93
Black Hills State University	p. 103
Bibliography	p. 127
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