Geographical names - D-F - Transcript.

Abstract

"Deadman Creek a tributary of the Snake River in the northern part of Garfield County. The winter of 1861-62 was very severe. Many cattle perished and two miners probably on their way to the Oro Fino mines perished. Their bodies were found at a place that has since been known as Deadman Hollow (History of Southwestern Washington Page 500) Formerly there was a postoffice in that vicinity by the name of Deadman. It was discontinued in August, 1880. The name of the creek arising from the same fatality is continued on recent maps. (Meany)."