Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
7 Men Died
Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2024
1. 7 Men Died Marker
March 28, 1884
Dan Dowd • Dan Kelly • Red Sample • James Howard • William Delaney
November 16, 1900
William Halderman • Thomas Halderman
This gallows is a reconstruction. The original was burned in 1912 at the time the state took over the execution of malefactors from the counties.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1884.
Location. 31° 42.732′ N, 110° 4.148′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. Marker is at the intersection of East Toughnut Street and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Toughnut Street. The marker is located on the southwest grounds of the Cochise County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 E Toughnut St, Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cochise County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawyer's Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); 115, 117, 119 S. Third Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen English Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoptown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward L. Schieffelin
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Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2024
2. The reconstructed gallows and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2024
3. The reconstructed gallows on the grounds of the Cochise County Courthouse.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 16, 2024
4. The view of the front of the Cochise County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
