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

115, 117, 119 S. Third Street

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024

1. 115, 117, 119 S. Third Street Marker

Inscription. This 1881 double adobe was the site of Garet & Page's Wagon Shop. To your left was the charcoal yard. Charcoal was a primary source of heat for both forges and homes in the early 1880's. This block was part of "Hop Town", the heart of Tombstone's Chinese community.

Double rows of adobe bricks form walls 18" thick - keeping the interior cool in summer and warm in winter.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 31° 42.756′ N, 110° 4.118′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and East Toughnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South 3rd Street. The marker is located on the front wall of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 S 3rd St, 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: Lawyer's Offices (a few steps from this marker); Allen English Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Cochise County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoptown (within shouting distance of this marker); 7 Men Died

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Edward L. Schieffelin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cochise County Bank (about 400 feet away); "You're a Lucky Cuss!" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024

2. 115, 117, 119 S. Third Street Marker

The view of the house from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024

3. The view of the house 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 228 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.