Big Bottom (1878–1887) is a ghost town in Meade County, South Dakota, United States.Parker, Watson, and Hugh K. Lambert. ''Black Hills Ghost Towns.'' First ed. Vol. 1. Chicago, IL: The Swallow Press Incorporated, 1974. 46. 1 vols. Print.

History

Big Bottom was founded in 1878 by Thomas D. Pryor. He built a two-story frame house for himself and added a dance hall and saloon, both of which became very well known to the locals. In 1880, a post office was established, and a school soon followed. However, the anticipated railroad bypassed the town, and in 1887, the store and saloon closed their doors. Today, the town is completely abandoned, and little remains.

Geography

Big Bottom is located on the

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in western Meade County, South Dakota. The only remaining structure is the basement foundation of Pryor's house.

References

Ghost towns in South Dakota Populated places established in 1878 1878 establishments in Dakota Territory Populated places disestablished in 1887 1887 disestablishments in the United States Geography of Meade County, South Dakota {{SouthDakota-geo-stub