About Iron Horse Inn
The Historic Iron Horse Inn is a boutique hotel that seamlessly blends Victorian-era charm with modern amenities. Established in 1893, this centrally located inn is just one block off Main Street, offering guests convenient access to the rich history and vibrant attractions of Deadwood.
The Historic Iron Horse Inn, Stan & Ollie’s Pub, and Three Cousins Pizza are all family-owned and operated. I was born and raised on a family-run corporate turkey farm in west-central Minnesota and spent 25 years in the commercial printing industry before pursuing a second career in hospitality.
It was April 1st, 2020—when the world was locked down, masked up, and socially distanced—that we closed on the Smith Building, known then as the Iron Horse Inn & Casino. Around the same time, we also purchased a family pizza joint out on Highway 385 called Cousins Pizza & Pub. We brought it downtown to the Iron Horse Inn and launched Stan & Ollie’s Pub in the basement.
In the spring of 2022, for both business and personal reasons, we removed the gaming floor from the hotel lobby and replaced it with our Parlor—a welcoming space for guests to gather, play cards or parlor games, enjoy billiards, foosball, and table shuffleboard, or simply relax in peace.
We hold tightly to three core values: faith, family, and freedom. We also place high importance on integrity, honesty, value, and kindness. We love people and take great pride in being part of your vacation experience. In doing so, you become part of our extended family—and we look forward to serving you with the personal, heartfelt care we call Authentic Hospitality.
Peace and love to you and yours,
Troy Gorans
Owner
Our Policies
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is at 11am
Lobby Hours
Lobby hours are 6am to 9pm.
24/7 Secure Access
24/7 secure access is available via a coded entrance to the right of the main doors. The code is provided at check-in.
Guest Lobby Access
Guest lobby access is available 24/7 for hotel guests only. Please enjoy the space respectfully at any hour.
After-Hours Arrivals
After-hours arrivals can be accommodated with a pre-check-in process – just call ahead to make arrangements (605) 717-2585 option 1.
No Smoking
No smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.
Staff is Available 24/7
Staff is available 24/7 by phone, even when the front desk is not staffed.
History
The Historic Iron Horse Inn, located at 27 Deadwood Street in Deadwood, South Dakota, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originally established in 1893 by F.D. Smith as a one-story feed store, the building featured a basement designed for horse-drawn delivery wagons, which could load and exit via a ramp leading to the street.
In 1896, the structure underwent significant expansion with the addition of a second and third floor, constructed using stone from the nearby Whitewood Quarry. This transformation enhanced the building’s prominence in Deadwood. Due to its proximity to two railroad passenger stations, the building became an ideal location for the city’s post office, which occupied the front room from 1897 to 1907. The second floor housed the public library and various professional offices, while the third floor served as residential apartments for F.D. Smith and four other families.
By 1920, Chalk Wagner, a pioneer hotel owner, operated the Wagner Cafe at this location. In 1921, he purchased the building and established the Wagner Hotel. The storefront received a facelift in 1937 with the addition of black and white glass tiles and glass blocks. In recent years, the first floor of the Iron Horse Inn has been transformed into a parlor and game room with cafe-style seating for Three Cousins Pizza. The adjacent, connected, Martin and Mason building hosts the Wooden Nickel Casino and the Lee St. Station Restaurant, which offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. The basement has been transformed into Stan & Ollie’s Pub where guests can wind down.
W.E. Adams' wagon
W.E. Adams’ wagon pulled by a 4-horse team in a parade in Deadwood. Three unidentified young men are driving with one person on top under a huge umbrella in costume with very large ears, possibly portraying a Chinese person in the parade. The wagon is on Deadwood Street, traveling passed the Smith building.
Lee & Deadwood Streets Ariel View
Aerial view of Lee and Deadwood Streets as they intersect with Sherman Street. Features the roofs of the Adams Museum, the Martin-Mason building, F.D. Smith building and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad depot just to the north of the Adams Brothers building.
Post Office in the Smith Building
Eight men and a dog sit and stand outside of the Smith Building, when the post office was located there. Written below the photograph is “1 Fred Peter 2 Fred Goodridge 3 Guy Knowles 4 Ellery Knowles 5 Andew Sanderson “Boo” 6 W.H. Bonham P.M. 7 Joe Baker 8 John Wringrose at Rear Door Post Office when in F.D. Smith Bldg”
Photo Courtesy of Deadwood History, Inc., Adams Museum Collection
Guest Rooms
Unique, clean, and cozy rooms.