Deadwood Timeline ( Real )

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March 21, 2004

Start of the Deadwood TV Series

The television series Deadwood premiered on HBO, depicting the early days of the Deadwood mining camp in South Dakota.

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August 27, 2006

End of Deadwood TV Series

The television series Deadwood concluded its third and final season on HBO.

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May 31, 2019

Deadwood Movie Release

The Deadwood movie, serving as a continuation and conclusion to the TV series, was released on HBO.

Deadwood Timeline ( Fictional )

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Summer 1876

Establishment of Deadwood Settlement

People begin settling in the Deadwood area to take advantage of the gold rush, leading to a lawless and chaotic town.

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Late 1876

Al Swearengen Opens Gem Saloon

Al Swearengen establishes his saloon and starts to exert control over the town's underworld and politics.

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Late 1876

Arrival of Seth Bullock

Seth Bullock arrives in Deadwood to open a hardware store and quickly becomes a key figure in the town's law enforcement and politics.

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Late 1876

Charlie Utter Arrives

Charlie Utter, a freight hauler and friend of Bullock, arrives in Deadwood, contributing to the town's commerce and alliance dynamics.

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August 2, 1876

Murder of Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok is assassinated in Deadwood while playing poker, setting off tensions and power struggles.

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Late 1876

Jack McCall’s Trial and Execution

Jack McCall is tried and executed for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok, illustrating early attempts to impose law in Deadwood.

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1877

Tensions Rise Between Swearengen and Hearst

George Hearst arrives with intentions of consolidating mining power, clashing with existing factions including Swearengen's and Bullock's alliances.

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1877

Establishment of the Deadwood Board of Commissioners

The settlers attempt to formalize governance and law in Deadwood through the creation of a local government body.

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1877

Al Swearengen Consolidates Power

Swearengen uses both diplomacy and intimidation to tighten his grip on Deadwood's business and political landscape.

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Late 1876

Calamity Jane’s Arrival

Calamity Jane arrives in Deadwood, adding to the town's colorful persona and later forming relationships with main characters.

violent_event
1877

Conflict over Mining Claims

Violent disputes erupt over mining claims involving Hearst's company and independent miners, influencing the town's stability.