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December Featured Prospector: William Remer, a miner, sheriff and bank clerk

William Remer standing next to a placer mine, undated. Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.

(Photo Caption -William Remer standing next to a placer mine, undated. Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection.) In the festive ambiance of Deadwood during Christmas, the spirit of giving and togetherness connects the town’s contemporary celebrations with the historic pursuits of prospectors. As families exchange gifts and share joy, there’s a nod to the camaraderie […]