Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wyatt Earp's Saloon: From Gunfights to Gambling

Welcome to Chronicles of Time, where we uncover the fascinating stories that have shaped our world. In this episode, we take you back to the Wild West, to the infamous town of Tombstone, Arizona, and the legendary Wyatt Earp's Saloon.

The history of Wyatt Earp's Saloon is one filled with tales of cowboys, gamblers, and gunslingers who once gathered to drink, socialize, and sometimes settle their differences with bullets. Established in the 1880s, the saloon quickly became a popular spot in Tombstone, a bustling town known for its silver mines and rowdy atmosphere.

Wyatt Earp himself was a well-known figure in the town, having gained notoriety as a lawman and a participant in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. He eventually purchased the saloon, and it became a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike.

Today, the saloon stands as a testament to the Wild West and the American frontier, with its legacy continuing to live on. Visitors can step inside and imagine what life was like in the heyday of Tombstone, surrounded by the same walls and atmosphere that once drew the likes of Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, and other legendary figures.

Join us on this journey through time as we explore the history of Wyatt Earp's Saloon, from its origins in the 1880s to its present-day status as a symbol of the Wild West. Subscribe to Chronicles of Time for more fascinating stories from the past.

[skyden]

Good video. I find it kind of funny to call a real place a part of "mythology" of wild west. Not that I'm criticizing the phrase or anything like that, because the "wild west" is in so many ways a collection of myths, but of course it is also a collection of fascinating, even unbelievable, tales/events that really did happen. Bottom line, I do like the phrase, "Mythology of the Wild West."

[watachee]

Not one photo of Earps saloon was used, as we all know.
So I call this just another fairytale for the ages!

[daveking]

None of the history books I ever read mentioned this bar or his owning the Oriental. Where did you get your info?

[HarryCharles-gi]

Wild Bill died in 1876. Earp's saloon opened1881. How did Wild Bill visit it? Ghost?

[Richardbutticus]

Thanks for the content! Happy I came across your channel.

[farnorthhomested]

a video of wyatts alaska saloon would be great.

[richardkimble]

I have read every book I can get my hands on about Wyatt Earp and the shoot out at the OK corral. I have visited Tombstone AZ. This is the first I have heard of Wyatt Earp owning a saloon in Tombstone. Are you sure you have your facts right because i'm calling bullshit on this one.

[Mr.Goldtop]

It would have been nice to include a modern day picture of the building.

[harryanderson]

Don't think Hickok was there as he died August 2nd 1876 ???

[Rick_King]

Wyatt Earp did not open the Oriental Saloon. He acquired an interest in the gaming operation, but the Oriental was there before the Earps arrived. Lou Rickabaugh had control of the gaming prior to Wyatt's arrival. But it was never Wyatt's saloon.

And there was no "Wyatt Earp's Saloon, " either. 6th Street was the beginning of the red light district, and was also the location of the Bird Cage Theater.

Color me skeptical.

[johnpearce]

Please make a video on the Dakota Wars and 1862

[MC-yzjs]

This video I am sorry to say in not accurate.Earp partnered with Charlie Hoxsie to build the Dexter Saloon. The Oriental was not owned by Earp it was owned by Milt Joyce, Earp bought into the Faro gaming tables in the saloon. Wild Bill was killed in 1876 4 years before Earp landed in Tombstone. This video is not at all accurate. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...

[williamromine]

I'm surprised there aren't any photographs of the saloon. I don't know if any of the photos of saloons in the video are of his saloon, but I doubt it. In one of them is what appears to be a florescent ad for Coke_a_Cola hanging on the wall.

[alanvandever]

I HATE BS like this. Earp never owned a saloon in Tombstone. Later in life, he did own half interest in the Dexter Saloon in Nome, Alaska during the Klondike gold rush days.

[MichaelSSmith-hspw]

I can’t find any account of a “Wyatt Earp Saloon” on Allen & 6th street anywhere or the Chinese laundry that was there before it, are you sure you got the name right? & no pictures exist of either building that I can find & they took a lot of pictures of everything back then, are you sure you’re telling this story right? It makes me question the truth of this whole story.

[johnmcmahon]

Im very interested in this video and look forward to research these statements with the Tombstone Historical Society . Wyatt Earp had an interest in a Faro Game in Tombstone and his older brother James Cooksey Earp leased a saloon in Tombstone with prostitution available. However, I don't recall Wyatt Earp owning or leasing any building for the luxurious saloon described in this video.
The video is describing about three different saloons in Tombstone, none of which was owned by the Earp's.
If I'm incorrect and this is all TRUE, then disregard this post .
I know for a fact Wyatt would have loved to have owned a saloon of this caliber but this sounds a lot like fake news.
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