In Tombstone AZ history, Frederick Brunckow was the first man mining the Tombstone hills. His silver mine was Southwest of town. ButBrunckow and most of his workers were murdered.6 Brunckow Mine History. The next mining man was Ed Schieffelin. When prospecting, soldiers warned him of area dangers. They said to be careful, or: You’ll Find Your […]
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This is our rosebush that was a clipping of the Guinness Book of records rosebush that is in Tombstone Arizona. We got our clipping years ago while visiting Tombstone. The flowers smell so good! We live in the country outside of Needville Texas. It’s a wonderful town Southwest of Houston TX, about 45 miles away
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Westerns – those films, that movie genre has been around since moving pictures began! Books have been written that analyze the historical authenticity behind the films. Not only that, but the reasoning behind a film’s accuracy. Westerns are often seen as based on historical facts. But truly – producers, writers and directors were loose with
Warren Earp was the youngest brother of the much more famous Wyatt Earp. Warren was born on March 9, 1855 to his parents Nicholas Porter and Virginia Ann (maiden name: Cooksey). The family resided in Pella, Iowa at the time. They were farming there. The family bible notes his first name as Baxter. He goes through
Sherman McMaster’s origins were not in Tombstone Arizona. Before Tombstone, in Galena Illinois, Sherman McMasters was born in 1853. Raised in Rock Island, Illinois. His father was a business owner. Sherman didn’t want for anything in his youth. He had a good education1 through high school.3 Was it then he learned to speak fluent Spanish?1 When he was
The Dragoon Mountains are a distinctive small range in Southeastern Arizona, Cochise County. The highest peak is 7,519 feet. The name originates from the 3rd U.S. Cavalry Dragoons who battled in the area. They established posts around 1856. The Chiricahua Apaches had roamed this area traditionally.1 Apache Warrior Chief Cochise, in particular, is known for
The Brunckow Cabin takes its place in early Tombstone history. It was actually where the first true Tombstone Mine was sunk. Even though others get the official publicity and credit. We’ve passed its namesake road many times, when driving to Sierra Vista for some shopping. We’ve discussed the town’s history with locals, and with people
Arizona Jeep Tours are some of the best ways to see the most striking AZ scenes. Go places not readily or easily accessible on your own. Be led by knowledgeable guides – those who know the area, the best routes, the best places. They also can give an overview of geography, history, and answer your
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Tombstone Town tips – right here to help you navigate this “Town Too Tough to Die!” It’s not difficult! But it will make your trip to town a lot better if you have an idea of where in Tombstone you want to go. Some Local Photos might give you some hints, some ideas. We want to help
Tombstone Lodging Arizona is what we’ve prepared for you to get a great place to stay. You may not always want a little motel or hotel room that is comfortable – but has the minimum at-home amenities (although we’ll Direct You There, if you’d like!). We show you places here that are more like a home away
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Camillus Fly was possibly the most important person in showing us the visual history of the Wild West! He photographed many scenes of Old West events and life in the 1800s. With photography in its infancy, and the circumstances he encountered in his field work – that took a great deal of effort. He moved
Boothill Cemetery is definitely a must see when you visit Tombstone Arizona. Visitors to Tombstone Arizona may wonder if it is just a fake-out type of tourist attraction cemetery. Or if this famous Old West traditional burial ground is a real cemetery! Some people ask: Is anyone really buried in Boothill Cemetery? Well – we can tell
