Tombstone, AZ Features
Tombstone Stories:
Watch and Download Free Western Movies
"The Outlaw" (1943)
Scandalous for it's time, "The Outlaw" directed by Howard Hughes, is the story of Billy the Kid, Doc Holiday, and Pat Garrett.
 "Sheriff of Tombstone" (1941)
Stars Roy Rogers who is mistaken for a gunslinger when requested by the Sheriff to help.
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Tombstone Web Links:
Tombstone Times: Tombstone's Historic and Informative Journal." Dedicated to preserving Tombstone's Historic Past!" http://www.TombstoneTimes.com
Tombstone Chamber of Commerce: www.tombstonechamber.com
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The story of Tombstone
The history of Tombstone, Arizona begins in the dusty deserts of the Southwest US.
A mining claim that was staked by prospector Ed Schieffelin in March 1877 set roots for the town of Tombstone, located in southeast Arizona near Tucson.
When Ed struck it rich, his brother yelled out "You lucky cuss!" They named the mine You Lucky Cuss, while others mines such as Toughnut and Goodenough blossomed nearby.
Tombstone, Arizona was incorporated in 1879 and soon swelled to over 10,000 residents.
The famous O.K. Corral gunfight with Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp against the Clantons was in 1881.
Tombstone Special Events:
Tourists can visit the actual corral where the gun battle took place. Shootout demonstrations are held throughout the year.
June 19-21: Sabbar Shriner's Sweet Onion Festival – Allen Street, casino night, Taste of Tombstone, parade, music, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-457-9327 or 520-457-3197 or www.tombstonechamber.com
June 19-21: 7th Annual Gem & Mineral Show – Holiday Inn Express, gems, jewelry, mineral specimens and fossils, mineral artists, free, Fri-Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 520-457-9505 or www.tombstonegemshow.info
Helldorado Days, beginning on the second Friday in October, is the town's major event.
Celebrate Vigilante Days and 125 Years of the Courthouse at Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
"Ed Schieffelin's Territorial Days Celebration"
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Books on Tombstone, Arizona from amazon.com
Tucson to Tombstone: A Guide to Southeastern Arizona Tom Dollar; Paperback; $10.36
And Die in the West: The Story of the O.K. Corral Gunfight
Paula Mitchell Marks; Paperback; Buy New: $12.10
The Earp Brothers of Tombstone
Frank Waters; Paperback; Buy New: $9.56
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