The cannon above you was the first war memorial in Deadwood, and it represents early patriotism.
Forged in 1862 for the Spanish army, the cannon was captured by the United States in the Philippines during the 1898 Spanish American War. America was in a patriotic fury after the war, and the City of Deadwood, led by then mayor Sol Star, acquired the cannon in 1899 to create a memorial to honor individuals who fought for their country.
Now walk north on Main Street. Across from the Franklin Hotel is interpretive sign No. 8