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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

The Cochise County Courthouse was built in 1882 for $50,000. The 12,000 square foot two-story Victorian structure is in the shape of a Roman cross. The Arizona Legislature established Cochise County in 1881. The building contained the sheriff's office and offices of the recorder, treasurer, and board of supervisors. The jail was below the courtrooms and a replica of the gallows in the courtyard reminds us of the seven men whe hanged here.

It remained the county seat until 1929, when Bisbee won the job. The last county office left the courthouse in 1931. The building stood vacant until 1955 when the Tombstone Restoration Commission acquired the building. The courthouse was rehabilitated and the developed as a historical museum that has continued to operate as Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park since 1959.

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
219 Toughnut Street
Tombstone, Arizona 85638
Mailing: P.O. Pox 216
Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-3311

Hours: As of this writing: 9 am to 5 pm on Thursdays - Mondays. Check with the park for current hours.

Exterior front.

Exterior front.

Flag pole.

Circular exterior stair.


Tower.

Back facade.

Corner detail.

Gallows. Reproduction of the original.


Courtroom.


Courtroom.

Rocords and Law Library.


Post Office.

Office.

Exhibit on clothes.

Exibits.

Exhibit on mining.

Fire fighting equipment.

Musical instruments.


Exhibit on miners lamps.


Wagons.

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Places, Earth Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

This page last updated: Thursday, 28-Jan-2010 00:11:35 CST

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Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park