Tag: Arizona USA

Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper and Museum: Home to Arizona’s Oldest Continuously Published Newspaper.

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In continual operation for 146 years, The Tombstone Epitaph remains a steadfast fixture of the Wild West era. It is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the state of Arizona, although some contend that honor belongs to the Weekly Arizonian. Founded in January 1880, its inaugural issue hit newsstands on May 1st of the same …

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The Wickenburg Jail Tree.

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In the small(ish) town of Wickenburg, Arizona (population 7,695), sits an historic tree that was once used as the town’s jail - yes, really. In fact, “jail trees” were not uncommon during the Wild West days, especially in Arizona, as they cared little for the detainees’ comfort or wants. Instead of taking the time and …

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