Rapid City Public Library Podcast Series

Black Hills Legends and Lore: Lame Johnny and the Lost Gold

Season 4 Episode 11

In the September episode of Black Hills Legends and Lore, we delve into the fascinating story of "Lame Johnny" aka John Hurley--whose real name was Cornelius Donahue.

Lame Johnny Creek and Horse Thief Lake are both named after this colorful character, and there's even a legend of a lost fortune in stolen gold!

But how much of this outlaw's exploits is fact and how much is legend? Even the historians don't all agree!

Podcast researched, read, and edited by Adrian Ludens.

Music by Semo. Used by permission.