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The following information was provided by the city of Tombstone, Arizona. Visit their website for additional information. http://www.cityoftombstone.com|
"The Town too Tough to Die," Tombstone was perhaps the most
renowned of Arizona's old mining camps. When Ed Schieffelin left Camp Huachuca
to prospect, his friends told him he'd find his tombstone rather than silver.
Thus, in 1877 Schieffelin named his first claim the Tombstone, and rumors of
rich strikes made a boomtown of the settlement that adopted this name. The
period of lawlessness and violence came to a climax with the infamous Earp-Clanton
battle, fought near the rear entrance of the O.K. Corral, on October 26, 1881.
Over the course of 7 years the mines produced millions of dollars in silver and gold before rising underground waters forced suspension of operations. After cashing in on the Arizona bonanza, Ed Schieffelin went back to the mining life he knew so well. He prospected in Alaska in 1882, and later in the Pacific Northwest. |
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During World War I, Tombstone was a major producer of manganese, and during World War II, Tombstone was extracting lead for the cause. After both conflicts, Tombstone faded into obscurity, just to be resurrected at a later time. The citizenry of Tombstone decided rather than depending on a vanishing mining industry, they would focus their time and energy on tourism and restoration.
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Many of Tombstone's historic buildings are within an area bounded by Fremont, 6th, Toughnut and 3rd streets. Among them are St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1882; the Crystal Palace Saloon, one of the most luxurious saloons in the West; and the Tombstone Epitaph building, where the oldest continuously published paper in Arizona is still being printed. Western printing history exhibits in the front office are free to the public. Truly a Historical American Landmark, Tombstone is America's best example of our 1880 western heritage, which is well preserved with original 1880's buildings and artifacts featured in numerous museums. Just at the end of Fremont street is the famous Bird Cage Theater where you can see where performers of old played. There are often street performers who entertain the public. You can also take a ride and guided tour on a stagecoach or covered wagon. For additional pictures, click on Fremont Street. |
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Tombstone nearly became a ghost-town after the decline of mining. However, now with all of the tourists that visit daily, it is very much alive and well. A walk down the dusty main street is almost like a walk back into history. As you walk the wooden sidewalk under the awnings of the buildings, be sure to take a hard look at some of the buildings that have been here for years. Many of which survived the horrible fire of long ago.
In the old west, almost every cowboy town had a boot hill, but none is as famous as the Tombstone Boot Hill, the final resting place of various victims of violence and disease, and those bad guys that never got up after the fight at the O.K. Corral in 1881.
The lot in which the historic gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881 started has been preserved, but the area has been walled off and an admission is charged. However, as much of this street fight occurred in Tombstone's Fremont Street (modern Highway 80), and much of this site is viewable without admission charge.
Tombstone has approximately 450,000 tourist visitors each year. Almost all of them get no further into town than the three-block stretch of Fremont Street, Boot Hill, and the classic Cochise County Courthouse and adjacent gallows yard which has been preserved as a museum and state historical park. Tombstone is also the home of the famous (or infamous) Bird Cage Theater.
"The Town Too Tough to Die" has a vast array of attractions and points of interest for all ages to see. There are several places to eat, drink, and sleep in town, as well. Several of the saloons in town offer live music on weekends, and most can accommodate dancing also. There are a few gunfight shows in town, horse rides, stagecoach and wagon tours, and a city park. If you're interested in shopping, Tombstone has a wealth of unique shops and services available to you.
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Restaurants and Dining Suggestions
Longhorn Restaurant
For great family dining with a wide selection of menu
items at reasonable prices, try the Longhorn Restaurant. It is located right on
main street. They offer some good BBQ smoked pork and beef ribs. And, their 16
oz., 24 oz., and 40 oz. (you heard me right!) T-Bone steaks are great. If you
are not that hungry, order the "The Too Tough To Die" burger! They also serve
other meat dishes and a good variety of Mexican fare. Top off you meal with a
special home baked dessert such as "Death by Chocolate", "Desert Tortoise", or
our "Deep Dish Hot Apple Pie." Longhorn Restaurant, PO Box 505, Tombstone, AZ
85638, 520.457.3405.
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