1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM

CUSTER, SD

The 1881 Courthouse Museum is a historic building located in Custer, South Dakota. The museum is housed in the original county courthouse building which was constructed in 1881. The building was used as a courthouse until 1973 when it was turned into a museum.

The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of the Black Hills region, including the gold rush, Native American culture, and the settlement of the area. Visitors can see original artifacts from the time period, including mining equipment, photographs, and documents. The museum also features a courtroom exhibit that allows visitors to experience what it was like to be in a courtroom during the 19th century.

The building itself is a significant historical site, as it was where the trial of the infamous outlaw Jack McCall took place. McCall was tried and found guilty of murdering Wild Bill Hickok in 1876. The building has been restored to its original condition and visitors can see the original courtroom where McCall was tried.

The 1881 Courthouse Museum is a popular attraction for visitors to Custer, South Dakota. It offers a unique glimpse into the history of the region and provides an educational experience for all ages.

1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CUSTER SD. US MID #8404600047

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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Contact 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM

• telephone: 6056732443
• website: http://www.1881courthousemuseum.com

1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM
411 W MT
CUSTER
SD
57730-1542

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