Boothill Graveyard, Historical cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, US
Boothill Graveyard is a cemetery in Tombstone containing approximately 250 marked graves of pioneers, lawmen, and outlaws from the American frontier era. The grounds feature wooden markers and simple stones arranged across open, sandy terrain that characterizes this burial ground.
The cemetery began in 1878 as a burial place for victims of gunfights and frontier violence during Tombstone's roughest years. It grew as the town struggled with conflict during the Old West era.
The wooden markers bear inscriptions showing the direct and often humorous way people spoke during the Old West era. These epitaphs tell you something about who these people were and how they lived.
The cemetery is open to visitors throughout the year and located near Tombstone's historic town center. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground is uneven and sandy throughout the grounds.
Five men responsible for a massacre were hanged in 1884, and their graves remain deeply connected to local history and memory. These particular burial sites draw many visitors interested in learning about frontier justice.
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