Few experiences convey the history of Arizona like a visit to a ghost town, and these towns come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of history. The popular image of an Arizona ghost town is usually that of an abandoned pioneer town or settlement, but the story of Seneca Lake is actually rooted […]
Wyatt Earp is a name heard often in Tombstone AZ. He’s well known now from his law-man days, and that’s mostly from movies, and the O.K. Corral Gunfight. That’s today what the name Wyatt B. S. Earp is most famous for! So, who was the real man? Wyatt: A Real Historical Person> Wyatt’s Siblings: Brothers & Sisters> What
Which Tombstone Tour would you like to take? Really solid ways to get familiar with the town of Tombstone, and its territorial surroundings. We have a summary of selections, helping you decide which are best for you and your family! We love to take a stagecoach tour. They’re definitely a popular choice! Two companies travel
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Haunted Tombstone brings chills up your spine – does it not? We have taken some of the local ghost tours here in Tombstone AZ. We’ve also heard about, and actually experienced, some hauntingly chilling things around town! Are you skeptical – or a believer? We’ll tell you all about it, the things experienced here –
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Jesse James, outlaw marauder, had parents of strong vintage, yet with troubles in their own lives. Jesse James was born September 5, 1847.1 His parents then resided in Centerville Missouri (now named Kearney), Clay County.2 Jesse’s father was a well educated Baptist preacher named Robert Sallee. He also farmed hemp, using slave labor. Jesse’s mother, Zerelda
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See History at a Ghost Town Fairbank Arizona is now considered a “Ghost Town.” But still, you can visit today. Plus it is not at all far from Tombstone, Arizona. It makes an interesting side trip, when you plan your Tombstone vacation. We have for you an overview of its historical development: Early on the area
A Tombstone campground can help provide you a trip that’s easy on your budget. Is the car-camping lifestyle your choice for vacation journeys? Or even just weekend stay-cation outings? You may even feel like you’re living the life of the rugged old West cowboys, cowgirls and pioneers! Well maybe not quite – as you can
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The Black Diamond Mine in Arizona? Have You Heard? There’s a Black Diamond Mine near-by to Tombstone AZ! In 1880 mining prospector Thomas Pidwell was scouting the Dragoon Mountains in Southeastern Arizona. He found an opportune area. Tucson’s Arizona Daily Star, of February 1, 1880, described it as having “the showing for many good mines there.”
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Gleeson Arizona is Tombstone’s neighbor. Native Americans were first in the Gleeson area, the Chiricahua Apaches. They removed turquoise located there, using it for personal decor and trade.6 Arizona copper, silver and gold mining attracted many from the East. They came and forced the local Indians out. One way or another. Let’s see how this area
The Russ House Tombstone property is on the Northwest corner of Toughnut & 5th Streets. It can take its historic place in Tombstone Arizona. Let’s see why. The Russ House Tombstone – Its Past & Present First, where is it? It’s right there, along 5th Street, South from Allen Street. It’s the last building when
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The Arizona Monsoon Season is something many who live in Arizona look forward to. Say the word “Monsoon” and people usually think of Southeast Asia… Torrential rains for days and days. Jungles, flooding, mud up to the knees, mosquitoes attacking, no sun to be seen, rivers overflowing! Well… meet Arizona’s Monsoon season! When Is Arizona Monsoon Season?>
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Ghost Towns are places that used to be thriving communities. But now they have no citizens living along their streets. The buildings are abandoned. Many structures have become ruins. Foundations sometimes can barely be seen. Events causing this situation were economic or natural. Consider the usual circumstances contributing to a town’s desertion: A railroad route
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