This site is being developed to document and preserve the old west history of the American Southwest. As a team, my wife and I have researched historical events for many years. Unfortunately, as we research and search for legitimate documentation, we frequently encounter numerous issues. We find misinformation posted and then perpetuated across the internet …
Breakfast and Tombstone Arizona Critters
We took a quick trike ride through Tombstone and found the OK Cafe for breakfast. We started laying out a game plan for the day. The main game plan for this trip was to check out the site of Johnny Ringo’s death and his grave. The route from Tombstone, Az to Turkey Creek Road in …
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Tombstone Fire Company
The Tarnished West Team recently visited Tombstone and took a trike tour through the streets. During our ride, we stopped at the corner of 5th and Toughnut, where we discovered the original Tombstone Hose Company #1, the city’s first firehouse. It was incredible to see this 1881 building in such good condition and still in …
Willcox Train Robbery Photo
The Tarnished West Team has been meticulously documenting the facts surrounding the 1895 train robbery in Willcox, Arizona. Their research has involved extensive efforts to sift through a mix of historical records, separating fact from fiction and hype. This thorough investigation aims to provide a clear and accurate account of the events. While searching the …
Police Commission of Tombstone
The Tarnished West team was recently in Tombstone, Bisbee, and Fairbank, Arizona, researching various historical events for future articles. During our visit, while dining at a local establishment, we came across an intriguing picture hanging on the wall. The picture was entitled “Police Commission of Tombstone.” This unexpected find piqued our curiosity, prompting us to …
The Train Hold Up At Cochise Station
Return to the Home Page Return to the Heist on the Rails page The din of the approaching train ripped through the quiet desert night, announcing the anticipated arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad train long before it could be seen. The rhythmic clatter of wheels on steel tracks grew louder, shattering the stillness of …
Tombstone, Cochise and Fairbank Research
My wife (who is also my business partner) and I recently traveled to Tombstone to gather information for future stories. During our stay, we visited several historically significant locations, including Tombstone, Cochise and Fairbank. The research in Tombstone, Cochise and Willcox will help to enrich our upcoming narratives with authentic and well-documented details. Today, Tombstone …
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Early Tombstone
Return to Home Page Take a trip in your mind to 1878, into the southeastern part of the Arizona Territory. Tucson serves as the capital of the Arizona Territory until January 1st, 1879, and Arizona will not become a state until 1912. In this rugged and untamed land, prospector Ed Schieffelin discovers rich silver deposits …