Now, I could go and re-invent the wheel, and write my own brief history of Tombstone, but why do that when there are quite a few excellent histories out there. I recommend reading these pages for a good overview of Tombstone's wild and wooley history!

Tombstone Web-History of Tombstone

Discover South East Arizona

Both of these websites provide links to other information about the local area. For instance, did you know that the first Spanish explorers reached the San Pedro river (about 8 miles from Tombstone) as early as 1539? Fray Marcos de Niza led a party looking for the Seven Cities of Cibola, and passed very near Tombstone. If only he knew the riches he had passed!