National Register of Historic Places

Tombstone Historic District

Tombstone Historic District is a historic place in Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000171.

Tombstone, Cochise County, ArizonaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000171★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Tombstone Historic District?

Tombstone Historic District is a historic district in Tombstone, Arizona that is significant for its association with the struggle between lawlessness and civility in frontier towns of the wild west, and for its history as a boom-and-bust mining center. Located within the historic district is the legendary O.K. Corral associated with the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral that actually took place on Fremont Street, near the back entrance to the O.K. Corral, on October 26, 1881. The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Tombstone Historic District
City
Tombstone
County
Cochise County
State
Arizona
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000171
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
31.71405, -110.06914
When was Tombstone Historic District listed on the National Register?

Tombstone Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Tombstone Historic District located?

Tombstone Historic District is located in Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona at approximately 31.71405, -110.06914. See the map above.

Is Tombstone Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Tombstone Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.