Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

(Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)

Overview

There are two versions of Tombstone. The first is the stuff of legends. The second is the real history, which, while entertaining and almost unbelievable, is a little less grandiose. For anyone especially interested in learning the full story of Tombstone, a visit to the Tombstone Courthouse is an absolute must. Cochise County built the courthouse in 1882 for the administrators of the then-newly created county. It remained in use until 1929, when the county seat relocated to Bisbee. After its abandonment, the proprietors planned to repurpose the courthouse as a hotel, but today it houses a museum dedicated to telling the historically accurate story of Tombstone.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Address
223 E Doughnut St. Tombstone, AZ 85638
Postal code
85638

Visitor Information

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Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.