Tour of COCHISE COUNTY | Seeking Lesser-Known Historic Sites of TOMBSTONE & BISBEE

Though we've been to Tombstone and Bisbee, Arizona numerous times, there's still plenty to see. Today we go seeking some of the lesser-known sites including famous graves, a century-old rose tree in bloom, and America's oldest ballpark.

On a beautiful April day, what can be more fun than hopping in the car and seeing new things? That's exactly what we decided to do. Knowing there were still things we had yet to see in both Tombstone and Bisbee, we went out with some ideas and the spirit of adventure.

Mid-April brings about the blooming of Tombstone's Shady Lady, the World's Largest Rose Tree at the Rose Tree Museum. Before heading in to witness the blooms, we poke around Allen Street, Fremont Street, and other neighboring roads to see what buildings we hadn't shown before including Schiefflin Hall and the old Tombstone Epitaph.

The rose tree itself was amazing. The tree covers 8,000 square feet of small white fragrant blooms that can be smelled around town. After hanging out entranced by its beauty and making friends with the resident museum cat, we headed out to our next destination.

Embedded deep in the history of Tombstone is famed photographer, C.S. Fly. His final resting place is within Tombstone Cemetery where plenty of other pioneers and residents of the towns boom rest.

But his grave was not the only famous one in Tombstone. After a drive down a well-maintained dirt road, we came across the monument for Ed Schiefflin, the founder of the town of Tombstone. We can't think of a more scenic place with views of the Dragoon Mountains.

Once completing our quick tour of Tombstone, we hurried off to Bisbee with lunch in mind. After a quick stop at the Table for a burger and onion rings, some antique shopping was in order. We didn't go away empty-handed in this fascinating labyrinth of antiques and old memories.

The next stop was the Lavender Pit, an old pit mine from the early 1900s whose size honestly has to be seen to be believed.

From there we sought out what has been dubbed America's Oldest Ballfield - Warren Ballpark. Though closed at the time of our visit, this 1909 baseball field is still used.

Finally, we wrapped up one site from our Bisbee Massacre video - the final resting place of John C. Tappeiner Jr, the first victim of the shootings.

VIDEO FILMED: 04/09/2022

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00:00 Roaming Tombstone's Streets
04:54 Rose Tree Museum in Bloom
08:28 Tombstone Cemetery
12:58 Ed Schiefflin Monument
15:43 The Table in Bisbee
16:42 Antiquing in Bisbee
21:29 The Lavender Pit
23:09 Warren Ballfield
25:05 Evergreen Cemetery

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[SomeplaceOrAnother]

Lots of cool ghost towns 🤠 and one tasty burger 🍔 🍻

[DeborahFlorian-gylw]

So many interesting historically significant locations in this video, i have watched it twice already! That rose bush is amazing. And Glenn's quirky humor is in rare form! Thanks for this stellar tour!

[xfqtynw]

Got married in tombstone in 1999 and stayed at the nellie cashmens cottage !! Great memories 👍👍 from Canada

[dannyromero]

Very cool. Not many ppl Speak of ol C.S Fly. By far one of the most important photographers in American History.

[paullyons]

Cactus Atlas, I like your interest and sharing of our mining history, keep up the good work.

[sandin]

Met a ghost at Bird Cage Theatre. Tapped my shoulder 2 times very solidly. I was entirely alone. I turned and said, "Hi." and finished my museum tour. Love your videos.

[terriwells]

Thank you for this documentry, I moved to Cochise County and worked under contract at most of the hospitals. In this time I met Hobert Earp and many others. My parents lived in Tucson, came to visit, and moved to Tucson. They would go to move to Sierra Vista, go to Church in SV, then to church in Tombstone, then watch the gun shows. I have sent a copy to my soon to be wife and stepson, they will enjoy. I currently live in Elfrida, cowboy country! I am subscribed to your channel!

[countryboy]

me and my wife roses all over another great video

[jasatx]

This Is a fascinating western town, however, what really called my attention was the rose tree, it is stunning indeed. Given the fact that it is an arid region and turbulent history of the town, certainly unique.

[sherryh]

In 1969, my family visited Tombstone and took a tour with other tourists. In what I think was the bird cage theater, or in a small church that had a pot bellied stove and a few pews there was a white haired man dressed all in black, with a neat belt and hat. It felt quite chilly and uncomfortable.
Outside, we were directed to boot hill but he stood back, hat in hand, and said in an annoyed tone of voice, to my teenaged sisters and I, that it wasn't boot hill, and pointed the other way, said it was back that way. We looked in the direction and when we turned back, he wasn't there. He could've walked off but wasn't among the small group of tourists.
It was terribly hot and dusty and a barren looking location. It was cold in the bldg but not outside. My father wanted to see the old gold and silver mine in Tombstone that his grandfather once owned. It was all junky looking, debris about, old broken wood pieces, rocks, etc.

[richardc]

Having lived in AZ for over 40 years, there's much to see, much that's now lost to history.
Much more to discover.

[xfqtynw]

Been there lots ! Miss going there for the winters ! Canadian girl ❤❤❤

[kalicokathy]

My favorite saloon is the Crystal Palace

[tacosandtea]

I love this! I grew up in Douglas and my grandfather grew up in Benson. I love learning more of the history of the county.

[SidetrackAdventures]

We were just in Bisbee a few weeks ago but unfortunately we didn't have time to stop by the ballpark. I have photos from maybe 10 years ago or so and they have definitely changed it since then. So much cool stuff in that area. Never knew about the Schiefflin monument. Really cool.

[abcdef-by]

Great job on showing our area. You must have a good video camera. All your views are so clear and neat. Thank you.

[AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Tombstone cemetery also has some notable Apache chiefs buried there. Including Cochise's grandson who was also a chief. One of the first cemeteries that allowed Indians to be buried with other Americans.

[AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

We also did a video on that historic site outside Tombstone. Past the "dude" ranch.

[marshmallows]

That antique store & building are awesome! Bisbee looks like such a cool place.

[jimoconnor]

Geronimo's last stand took place going up 80 roughly 30 north east of Douglas