Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Tombstone, AZ
An 1882 brick courthouse turned museum of the silver boom and the famous gunfight, a calm contrast to the costumed streets.
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is a museum in a historic courthouse in Tombstone in southern Arizona (223 E Toughnut St). The two-story Victorian brick building with white stone accents was completed in 1882 for about 50,000 US dollars, and an addition followed in 1904. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972.
The backdrop is the silver boom: Ed Schieffelin discovered silver ore in 1877, the town was founded in 1879 and had more than 7,000 residents by 1881. The Earp-Clanton feud later gave Tombstone a bad reputation. The museum displays artifacts of the town's history. According to Lonely Planet, the ground floor holds Schieffelin's .44-caliber Henry rifle and a local doctor's bullet-removal kit, while upstairs panels profile notable former residents. In the courtyard, a recreated gallows with two nooses recalls that seven men were hanged here.
After the bustle of the main street, the museum is a quieter place for a visit. Check opening hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Tombstone, AZ
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 31.7131, -110.0676
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park?
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is in Tombstone, AZ, at GPS 31.7131, -110.0676. It is about 16 mi from Cochise Stronghold.
Can you camp near Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wells Fargo R.V. Park, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park?
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southeast Arizona: missions, mines and sky islands.
What is there to see near Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kartchner Caverns State Park (19 mi), The Shady Dell (21 mi), Chiricahua National Monument (46 mi) and Tumacácori National Historical Park (59 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park?
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)