Tombstone, Arizona "The town too tough to die."

Did you hear about the time when Randolph Scott 

returned to the Southwest?

I guess both of them did!

We started by taking the Tombstone Trolley Tour 

and then participated in the comedy gun fight show.

 You can take a ride on the stage coach
and go down in the silver mine which is why
the town drew so many people back in the 1880's.

We stepped inside the Bird Cage Theatre 

to see the Polyphon and the "Belly Up" Bar 

made out of cherry wood. 

They also have nightly ghost tours.

Lots of history so click on the link to learn more.

Big Nose Kate's Saloon

Kate was "Doc" Holliday's girlfriend.

After 43 years in the printing trade, 

Scott saw several familiar items. 

They actually have printing presses

older than the ones he ran! 

The Courthouse was built in 1882, 

in the shape of a Roman cross and is still used today.

Looking down Allen Street with the 

famous Crystal Palace on the right.

Scott did get caught in the trap at the

Fallen Angel Sweet Sin Parlor and bought some fudge.

Most of the businesses are overpriced tourist souvenirs.

Wyatt Earp

The O.K Corral is where the most famous gunfight took place.

Billy Clanton, Tom McLaury & Frank McLaury

Murdered on the streets of Tombstone, 1881. 

Tragic results of the O.K. Corral battle, which took place 

between the Earp Brothers with "Doc" Holliday 

and the cowboys. 

Three men were killed and three were wounded.

Here lies Lester Moore,

Four slugs from a .44,

No Les, no more.

Moore was a Wells Fargo agent at Naco 

and had a dispute with a man over a package. Both died.

George Johnson was hanged by mistake.

He innocently bought a stolen horse 

and suffered the consequences.

Boot Hill has more than 250 graves.

 Ed Schieffelin Memorial

He was responsible for the town of Tombstone, Arizona 

being established.

 At a height of 15 - 20 foot, this memorial 

can be seen from a long distance.

 Read more about Ed's interesting life story 

by clicking on his name.

We had to laugh when we were flipping through the channels

 and found the old black and white 

television show Tombstone Territory.

To learn more about the wild, wild, West and Tombstone 

 watch the movie O.K. Corral or Tombstone.

"If you think you have it tough, read history books." 

Bill Maher