Galeyville, Arizona was well-known to those who lived in Tombstone Arizona in the 1880’s. Tombstone was the county seat for Cochise County for awhile back then. The law and courts in town oversaw that area. Take a look at its story, so often mentioned when viewing the history of Tombstone. You’ll find some interesting people who […]
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Virgil Earp, and then Wyatt, in Tombstone Arizona were each appointed to become a Deputy US Marshal in different circumstances. This category of lawmen had a lot to do with helping to “tame” the Wild West. Let’s follow their related events through American history. U.S. Marshal’s Service History The U.S. Marshal’s Service began under George
The Crystal Palace of Tombstone is your authentic piece of Saloon history in relation to vintage Arizona. How do we know? You could say we’re kind-of regulars there! We go in there often enough to have a refreshment, or a meal. We love the historic ambiance. Yes, we pretty much know lots about this town’s
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The Chihuahuan Desert surrounds the City of Tombstone Arizona. This desert has its particular types of plant-life. But within this zone is much variability. It’s dependent on the elevation. The elevation of Tombstone is 4,541 feet above sea level. In Chihuahuan Desert areas, for an elevation increase of 1000 feet the temperature drops by 3.5
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Arizona travel is a unique experience! Why will it be Most Memorable? Throughout the world there are places that have scenery full of awe. View the sights, and you gaze in astonishment! You’ve seen travel shows on TV – right? With wonderful photography! That leaves inspiring, lasting impressions! Right here in the U.S. – explore Arizona
Arizona antique malls attract people with an interest in the old west, and in that history. We have that interest for sure. So when we visit any, we like to let you know about them. Tell you about them, and let you know what we found. Maybe you’d like to take a trip to check
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The 1880s were a time of great change. The Industrial Revolution was speeding along with all its technological wonders! Can you imagine? Before this time, people were used to only living their evening hours by candle-light or oil lamps. Including students doing their evening studies! That encouraged early bedtimes for sure! The Latest Inventions But
The legal definition of vigilante justice is when a person or a group of people act to assert the rule of law, but they don’t have the legal right to do that. It can also mean a general state of lawlessness and/or confusion, when a variety of people or groups are claiming the power to
Tombstone Arizona history is a fascinating time-line. It involves adventure seekers, soldiers, pioneers, cowboys, mining and the Wild West. It includes Native Americans struggling for their land and survival. Also stories of immigrants with their struggles. And so Much More! Let’s Begin Tombstone Arizona Wild West History In 1857… Tombstone Arizona’s Silver Rush Frederick Brunckow
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The Shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone 1881, was an event that put this town on the map! At that time in history, Tombstone Arizona was a thriving, active town. Want some quick, inside details on that famous Wild West gun battle? It’s known as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. We invite you to
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Allen English was a Tombstone AZ attorney. He was well known in the city of Tombstone, but even throughout all of Arizona. Why are people interested in this historic character? There is an Allen English house in historic Tombstone Arizona. That is one reason some may peak their interest. Is that you? Or was it
Those Wild West guns, the firearms of the old west really were an essential for numerous reasons. A variety of shooting irons found their way into the Western frontier of the Americas. Settlers found them useful for a number of reasons. You could even sort of say that… Guns Helped to “Win the Wild West”
