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Tombstone Rangers

Tombstone Rangers

by | Oct 8, 2024

On April 3rd, 1883, the citizens of Tombstone declared they had no faith in the Army’s ability to contain the Apache. Putting their faith in a...

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The Angel of Tombstone

The Angel of Tombstone

by | Sep 2, 2024

Nellie Cashman had a giving heart. Tombstone’s Nellie Cashman participated in many worthy causes. Her requests for donations brought her in contact...

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The Debut of Doc

The Debut of Doc

by | Aug 29, 2024

The life of John Henry Holliday begins. August 14, 1851. John Henry Holliday is born in Griffin, GA. Although he later becomes a dentist, he's best...

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Divorce by Death

Divorce by Death

by | Jul 19, 2024

Buckskin Frank Leslie took care of a husband the old fashioned way. June 22, 1880. Buckskin Frank Leslie is lounging on the porch of Tombstone's...

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A Deal Gone Bad

A Deal Gone Bad

by | Jun 20, 2024

How a failed arrangement helped lead to Tombstone’s street fight. June 2, 1881. Wyatt Earp approaches Cowboy Ike Clanton with a proposal. If Clanton...

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A Change of Career

A Change of Career

by | Jun 12, 2024

The editor of The Epitaph made a surprising switch. William H. Kelly was editor/publisher of The Tombstone Epitaph from 1928 through 1930. During...

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The Myth of the Murderous West

The Myth of the Murderous West

by | May 22, 2024

Killings were relatively rare. Dodge City, 1878 had five killings during its most homicidal year. Deadwood’s most violent year had four killed....

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A Fight for the Ages?

A Fight for the Ages?

by | Apr 10, 2024

Did Jim Young deck the champ in a Tombstone bout? Tombstone legend has it that in 1882, heavyweight boxing champ John L. Sullivan came to Tombstone...

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Very Cosmopolitan

Very Cosmopolitan

by | Apr 3, 2024

Tombstone attracted people from around the world. In June 1880, Philip M. Thurmond walked around the newly formed mining camp of Tombstone and asked...

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