Tombstone, Arizona
Tombstone is a city of 1,026 people in Cochise County, Arizona, founded in 1879.
Why visit Tombstone
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Bird Cage Theater, Schieffelin Hall, Tombstone Historic District and Tombstone Courthouse.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Tombstone
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About Tombstone
Tombstone is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It was founded in 1879 by Ed Schieffelin, a prospector in what was then Pima County, Arizona Territory. It was one of the many boomtowns founded in the southwestern United States in that era. The most productive silver mining district in Arizona, it produced some $40 to $85 million in silver bullion (equivalent to about $1.43 billion to $3.05 billion today).
From the Wikipedia article Tombstone, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
The Bird Cage Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
Visitors and Employees of The Bird Cage Theater have reported seeing the spirits of former Prostitutes and Men in Cowboy hats. Some...
535 East Allen Street, Tombstone
Schieffelin Hall
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
Theatre and event venue in Tombstone, Arizona, United States, opened in 1881
402 East Fremont Street, Tombstone
Bird Cage Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
Former theater, now museum, in Tombstone, Arizona
Museums and landmarks15
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Tombstone Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
Tombstone Courthouse
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
223 East Toughnut Street, Tombstone
Gunfighter Hall of Fame
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
395 East Toughnut Street, Tombstone
Old Tombstone City Hall
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
306 East Fremont Street, Tombstone
Old Tombstone Western Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
339 South 4th Street, Tombstone
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes14
Big Nose Kate's Saloon
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich, Pizza, Italian · 1.1 mi
Live Music, Great Food & Never Ending Fun!
417 East Allen Street, Tombstone
The Longhorn Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Steak House, Barbecue, Tex-Mex · 1.1 mi
The Best Bbq Smoked Pork Ribs And Steaks In The West! The Longhorn Restaurant is great for family dining with a wide selection of family...
501 East Allen Street, Tombstone
O. K. Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Breakfast, American, Sandwich, Seafood · 1.0 mi
220 East Allen Street, Tombstone
The Hitching Post Cafe
Cafe · 1.1 mi
A fast grab and go concept with indoor and outdoor dining. Specialty hot dogs, ice cream, (including soft serve), slushie machine, cold...
339 South 4th Street, Tombstone
The Depot Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
60 South 10th Street, Tombstone
Silver Strike Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
334 East Allen Street, Tombstone
Tombstone Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
107 East Toughnut Street, Tombstone
2 more on the map.
History
Tombstone was founded on land historically inhabited by the Hohokam people, who lived in southern Arizona for over 2,000 years. The town was established in 1879 on a mesa above the Goodenough Mine. By 1880, the town had many saloons, gambling halls, dance halls, and brothels. It also boasted four churches, three newspapers, two banks, an ice house, and an ice cream parlor. In those days, the more respectable denizens of Tombstone attended theatrical productions presented by visiting troupes at the Schieffelin Hall, while the miners and cowboys preferred shows at the Bird Cage Theatre.
From the History section of Tombstone, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Churches and places of worship7
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
55 North 3rd Street, Tombstone
Sacred Heart Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
598 East Safford Street, Tombstone
First Baptist Church of Tombstone
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
518 East Fremont Street, Tombstone
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
506 East Bruce Street, Tombstone
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Copper Queen Community Hospital Tombstone Rural Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
7 North San Diego Street, Tombstone
Map of Tombstone
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 66°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 64°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 45°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 0.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tombstone Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cochise County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-11: Lizard Fire (Fire)
- 2011-06-12: Monument Fire (Fire)
- 2011-05-09: Horseshoe Two Fire (Fire)
- 2009-05-18: Mule Pass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Whetstone 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Huachuca City 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Sierra Vista 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Sierra Vista Southeast 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Benson 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Bisbee 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Naco 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Douglas 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Willcox 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Vail 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tombstone touristique, tifoultoute, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Tombstone, Frederick D. Nichols, Public domain
- Allen Street Tombstone, Grombo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacred Heart complex (Tombstone AZ) from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- T-Schiefflin Hall, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- BirdcageTheater, Hawkeye58, CC BY-SA 3.0
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