Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Russ House
1880
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024
1. Russ House Marker
Inscription.
Russ House. Sal Anderson and Jacob Smith opened Russ House in December of 1880 as a boarding house and hotel. It was adobe with a broad veranda in view of the mines. It featured spring mattresses and one of the largest dining rooms in Tombstone. Russ House is closely associated with Nellie Cashman who operated it with Joseph Pascholy when he purchased it in 1881. Nellie was known for setting a sumptuous table and their first large dinner was in early October with an extensive menu. Nellie ran several businesses in Tombstone and was associated with Russ House on and off until 1886. She left Arizona in 1887. In 1912 new owners refurbished it and reopened it as a lodging house. Again in 1915 it was remod- eled as a hotel. In 1959 it was completely gutted by a fire but the exterior adobe walls were left standing. Mr. Floyd and Minnie Laughrin rebuilt and expanded it into a hotel. It is no longer a lodging house, but remains a popular Tombstone restaurant. This is one of Tombstone's historic buildings., 2nd Plaque , This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Sal Anderson and Jacob Smith opened Russ House in December of 1880 as a boarding house and hotel. It was adobe with a broad veranda in view of the mines. It featured spring mattresses and one of the largest dining rooms in Tombstone. Russ House is closely associated with Nellie Cashman who operated it with Joseph Pascholy when he purchased it in 1881. Nellie was known for setting a sumptuous table and their first large dinner was in early October with an extensive menu. Nellie ran several businesses in Tombstone and was associated with Russ House on and off until 1886. She left Arizona in 1887. In 1912 new owners refurbished it and reopened it as a lodging house. Again in 1915 it was remod- eled as a hotel. In 1959 it was completely gutted by a fire but the exterior adobe walls were left standing. Mr. Floyd and Minnie Laughrin rebuilt and expanded it into a hotel. It is no longer a lodging house, but remains a popular Tombstone restaurant. This is one of Tombstone's historic buildings.
2nd Plaque
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2009
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by Tombstone Restoration Commission. (Marker Number 34.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1880.
Location. 31° 42.708′ N, 110° 3.987′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of South 5th Street and East Toughnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South 5th Street. The marker is located on the east wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 5th Street, 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 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: The Mines of Tombstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Million Dollar Stope (within shouting distance of
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024
2. The Russ House Marker and National Register of Historic Places plaque
3. The view of the Russ House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
