The story
The Cochise County Courthouse in Tombstone served as the center of frontier justice from 1882 to 1929, and witnessed the aftermath of the O.K. Corral gunfight, multiple murder trials, and several executions. The gallows in the rear courtyard were used to hang convicted criminals. Today a state historic park and museum, the courthouse is frequently cited as one of Tombstone's most haunted buildings, with apparitions reported near the courtroom, in the old jail cells, and around the gallows.
What's reported here
Visitors, staff and paranormal investigators report apparitions near the courtroom, former jail cells and the old gallows. Unexplained footsteps, disembodied voices, cold spots and the sound of cell doors closing have also been described.
History & background
Built in 1882, the Cochise County Courthouse served as the centre of law and justice in Tombstone during Arizona's frontier era until 1929. It handled high-profile murder trials, events connected with the aftermath of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and executions carried out at the gallows behind the courthouse. Today, it operates as the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, preserving the town's law enforcement and Wild West history.