Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cochise County Bank

1881

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011

1. Cochise County Bank Marker

Inscription. The first business in Tombstone was opened on this corner by J.B. Allen. In 1879 it was purchased by Phillip Smith who opened the Pioneer Store and an agency of the Pima County Bank within the store. When Cochise County was established, Smith changed the name to the Cochise County Bank and erected a new adobe building. The interior boasted black walnut furnishings and a burglar proof safe with a time lock. After Smith went bankrupt, it became Cochise Hardware & Trading; Bunker Hill Mining Co.; the Wolcott Department Store from 1886 to 1917 and then Tombstone Commercial Co. In approximately 1945 it became a Medical Clinic and Hospital and remained so until the mid 1960s. In later years it has housed the Chamber of Commerce and the Tombstone Visitor's Center. This is the original 1881 building, still serving the Tombstone Community.

Erected 2006 by Tombstone Restoration Commission. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 31° 42.766′ N, 110° 4.044′ W. Marker is in Tombstone,

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Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of East Allen Street and South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Allen Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands

and in Southeastern Arizona.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Can Can Restaurant (a few steps from this marker); "You're a Lucky Cuss!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown's Hotel and Hafford's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward L. Schieffelin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rose Bush Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured

Cochise County Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 17, 2011

2. Cochise County Bank

Marker is by man with rake.

in a direct line); Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.

Photo on Marker image. Click for full size.

3. Photo on Marker

Cochise County Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, November 1937

4. Cochise County Bank Building

Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.
HABS ARIZ,2-TOMB,11-

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,076 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 21, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.