Tombstone, Arizona, is a historic town known for its Wild West heritage, particularly the events surrounding the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Located in southeastern Arizona, the town was founded in 1879 during a silver mining boom, and it became one of the most notorious frontier towns in the American West.
The town is a little hokey. The dirt street is nice. We had a great meal, but it was very hot even in mid April. We only spent a few hours here and really felt that was enough.
O.K. Corral Gunfight (1881): Tombstone is famous for the gunfight between lawmen, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, and a group of outlaws known as the Cowboys. The gunfight lasted only about 30 seconds but became a legendary event in American history.
We had a great lunch at Big Nose Kate’s saloon.
As we drove into town, we stopped at the historical Boothill Graveyard which I think is a must if in the area.
This cemetery is one of the most famous in the Old West, serving as the final resting place for at least 250 individuals, including notable figures like Marshal Fred White and the victims of the O.K. Corral shootout—Billy Clanton, Frank McLaury, and Tom McLaury. The term “Boot Hill” reflects the number of men who died with their boots on, often due to gunfights or hangings. The cemetery ceased accepting new burials around 1883 and fell into disrepair until the 1940s when restoration efforts began. ​
