Boot Hill

Boot Hill (or Boothill) is the name for any number of cemeteries, chiefly in the American West. During the 19th century it was a common name for the burial grounds of those who "died with their boots on" (i.e. violently). Also Boot Hill graves were graves made for people who would die in a strange town, and not have assets to use on a funeral.

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The following is a partial list of Boot Hill Cemeteries:

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• Anamosa, Iowa
• Billings, Montana
• Bonanza, Custer County, Idaho
• Canyon City, Oregon
• Dodge City, Kansas
• Hays, Kansas
• Idaho City, Idaho
• Ogallala, Nebraska
• Pioche, Nevada
• Riley Camp, Quay County, New Mexico
• Seney Township, Michigan
• Deadwood, South Dakota
• Tascosa, Oldham County, Texas
• Tilden, Texas
• Tombstone, Arizona
• Virginia City, Montana

Boot Hill is also a community in Cecil County, Maryland.

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