Deadwood named a ‘Best Place to Live’

DEADWOOD, S.D. (2/23/11) – Historic Deadwood has been named one of the “20 Best Places to Live in the West” by the editors of American Cowboy Magazine. Towns from all across the western United States were considered for the listing, which appears in the April/May issue of the popular publication.

According to the American Cowboy website, the top 20 towns were chosen based on their authentic cowboy culture and charm, respect for history and heritage, recreational, leisure and outdoor activities and "having a strong sense of community coupled with a free-spirited rugged independence."

“This recognition from American Cowboy magazine reinforces what all of us who live here already believe,” said George Milos, executive director of the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. “From the Days of ’76 Rodeo to Kool Deadwood Nites to our small-town hospitality and strong school system, Deadwood really is a great place to call home.”

Deadwood was the only South Dakota town to earn the distinction. American Cowboy recognized Deadwood’s historic sightseeing opportunities, proximity to outdoor recreation and historic preservation efforts in the article.

Other U.S. communities that were named included Red Lodge, Montana, Chico, California, Flagstaff, Arizona and Amarillo, Texas.

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