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

Tombstone City Hall

Opened in 1882

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

1. Tombstone City Hall Marker

Inscription. Architect Frank Walker designed this building in Victorian style adapted to Western Territorial. It is constructed of fired red brick. It has been in continuous service since 1882 for Mayors, Marshals and official city offices. In the 1880s it housed the fire department's Rescue Hose Company #2. It was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1972.

Erected 2005 by Tombstone Restoration Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 31° 42.826′ N, 110° 4.029′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is on East Fremont Street (State Highway 80), on the right when traveling east. Marker and City Hall building are located between North 3rd and North 4th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 East Fremont Street, Tombstone AZ 85638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky

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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: Did Wyatt Earp Kill Johnny Ringo? (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (within shouting distance of this marker); Schieffelin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); "You're a Lucky Cuss!" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Can Can Restaurant (about 300 feet away); Edward L. Schieffelin (about 300 feet away); Cochise County Bank (about 400 feet away); Brown's Hotel and Hafford's Saloon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.

Also see . . . The City of Tombstone. "The Town to Tough to Die" The city website details the history of the town. (Submitted on February 25, 2010.)

Tombstone City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

2. Tombstone City Hall

Tombstone City Hall Marker is just to the left of the entrance.

Tombstone National Historical Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

3. Tombstone National Historical Landmark Plaque

Plaque is just to right of City Hall Entrance.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010

4. Tombstone City Hall

Tombstone City Hall Marker is hidden behind red truck.

Tombstone City Hall image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Frederick D. Nichols, Photographer, November 1937

5. Tombstone City Hall

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS ARIZ,2-TOMB,4-
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,656 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 25, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.