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

Edward L. Schieffelin

1847-1897

Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024

1. Edward L. Schieffelin Marker

Inscription. Prospector and miner, whose discoveries of silver in 1877 and 1878 at the Tombstone, Lucky Cuss, Goodenough, Toughnut and Contention mining claims led to the founding of the City of Tombstone.

This statue, created by sculptor Tim Trask of St. David, was made possible in 2022 thanks to a generous gift by Charles Harry Redman III of Tombstone and by the direction of Mayor Dustin Escapule and City Council members Barlow, McMahon, Newbauer, and Regan.

Erected 2022 by City of Tombstone.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 31° 42.788′ N, 110° 4.079′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is at the intersection of East Allen Street and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Allen Street. The marker is located in the southern section of the Tombstone City Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 E Allen St, Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: "You're a Lucky Cuss!" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoptown (within shouting distance of this marker); Cochise County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (within shouting distance of this marker); Can Can Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Did Wyatt Earp Kill Johnny Ringo? (within shouting distance of this marker); 115, 117, 119 S. Third Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen English Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.

Also see . . . Ed Schieffelin. Wikipedia

Edward Lawrence Schieffelin (1847–1897) was an Indian scout and prospector who discovered silver in the Arizona Territory, which led to the founding of Tombstone,
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024

2. The Edward L. Schieffelin statue and Marker
Arizona. He entered into a partnership with his brother Al and mining engineer Richard Gird in a handshake deal that produced millions of dollars in wealth for all three men. During the course of Tombstone's mining history, about US $85,000,000 in silver was produced from its mines.

(Submitted on June 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Edward L. Schieffelin image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Alaska's Digital Archives, circa 1882

3. Edward L. Schieffelin

Ed Schieffelin during a visit to the Yukon River in Alaska in 1882.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.