Intro When you hear the name John B Allen, somehow it brings to mind something familiar! Yes – that’s right. It’s Allen Street. Is that who Allen St. in Tombstone AZ is named after? You’re exactly correct in thinking that. So exactly who was he? And why was Allen Street, Tombstone Arizona named for this […]
The History: Its Beginnings This month is Helldorado in Tombstone. So we thought we’d go over its beginnings – as it is a historic event. In the late 1800s & turning of the 20th century, Tombstone Arizona’s economy was struggling. Silver took a hit, population waned to under 650. Some forward-lookers & creative thinkers didn’t
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Tombstone Bonanza – Mining Yes, that’s how Tombstone Arizona became a town. Got it’s start because of Mining in Tombstone. Which gathered attention of all those interested in making bucks in that industry. From the owners & investors down to miners & support entrepreneurs. As you’ll see from the map below, many mine claims were filed
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Intro The area sprung up from mining. The name comes from the 2 distinguishing peaks, especially noticeable from Interstate 10, but also from one particular area of Hwy. 186, as you begin an upward climb. In Spanish it means two heads. The location is Southeast of Willcox Arizona. When mine exploration began it soon attracted
Intro Crawley Dake was Canadian born Sept. 1836. But his family crossed to the opposite side of the St. Lawrence River, relocating to Ogdensburg New York when he was very young. He grew up there. At age 19 he moved to Romeo, Michigan, opening a store, running for office, getting married, & having a son.
Mattie Had a Strong Beginning Her home town was Monroe Township Iowa, where she was born in Jan. 1850, the 3rd child. Named Celia Ann Blaylock, she went to church & school, with typical parental discipline of the time. She lived on the family farm, had local friends & activities. But was apparently restless there.
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Many Around, Including Tombstone Tombstone AZ has for many years claimed an 1880s saloon named the “Bucket of Blood.” It’s said to have been at the Southeast corner of 5th & Allen Streets. Where the Longhorn Restaurant is now located. It’s difficult to locate corroborating evidence to support this claim. Everyone repeats nearly the same
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Billy Stiles Had a Good Start William Larkin Stiles was born in Casa Grande Arizona. About mid-state, half-way between Tucson & Phoenix. Mostly flat area, lots of cotton fields. Raised there, he learned mining & ranching. He drew newsworthy attention with a good copper ore strike in June 1896 at 24 years old. Later that
Prequel Apache bands roamed the area of Southeastern Arizona, plus Southern New Mexico (& other adjacent areas) in the 1800s. Their ways didn’t promote permanent homesteads – but these areas were their home. Settlers from the Eastern U.S. began relocating to the area. The Apaches weren’t happy with the situation. Inevitably, conflicts occurred. People on
As Portrayed in Arizona Quarterly IllustratedJuly 1880, Vol. 1 – No. 1 – Page 16 The Editors of This Quarterly Were Well Impressed! The illustration in their first issue took up half the page. Sourced from “a photograph by Fly, of Tombstone.” Yes, it was impressive. Of Tombstone’s 18 saloons at that time, three were considered
News Reports Brings Johnny-Behind-the-Deuce Enduring Fame! Jan. 15, 1881 edition of “The Citizen” of Tucson Arizona headline: ANOTHER MURDER Called P. Rourke there. He shot popular mining Engineer P. Schneider in a Charleston saloon. The official version was given & then the version by a reporter interview of “Rourke.” As seems a common error in newspapers
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Clanton Fame in Tombstone AZ You probably heard of the Clantons. 2 brothers were involved in the famous 1881 Shootout here in town. One, Billy, was killed. He’s buried in Boot Hill. The other was Ike. Ike & Billy Clanton were the best known of the Clantons here in Tombstone. Their father was locally known
