Tombstone 470 acres
Tombstone, Arizona | Cochise County | 470 Acres
Property Information
This 470± deeded-acre property offers a rare combination of scenic beauty, privacy, and convenient access to the historic communities of Tombstone and Gleeson, Arizona. Remote enough to provide peace, quiet, and sweeping high-desert views, yet close to town amenities, the land is well suited for building a dream home, establishing a private retreat, or exploring future development opportunities. The expansive acreage allows for flexibility in use while preserving the wide-open feel that defines southern Arizona ranch and recreational land.
470± acres of high-desert between Tombstone and Gleeson, Arizona with sweeping views, genuine privacy, and the space to build whatever comes next in Arizona's legendary landscape.Close Details
Owning land in the Tombstone area comes with distinct advantages, including a mild year-round climate, low property taxes, and fewer land-use restrictions compared to more urban markets. The region’s rich Western heritage, strong demand for rural lifestyle properties, and proximity to employment centers such as Sierra Vista make it attractive for both personal enjoyment and long-term investment. This property represents a chance to secure substantial acreage in one of Arizona’s most iconic and enduring landscapes.
LOCATION & REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Situated in Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, the Tombstone Ranch benefits from its proximity to one of the most storied towns in American frontier history. The property is located near Tombstone, Arizona, a legendary mining town that earned its place as “The Town Too Tough to Die” and remains one of the most authentic preserved Old West destinations in the United States. This strategic location provides not only the solitude and scale necessary for productive ranching operations but also access to a region steeped in the heritage and culture of the American frontier.
HISTORY
Tombstone, established in 1879 following the discovery of rich silver deposits, quickly became one of the most prosperous mining towns in the Arizona Territory. The town reached its peak population of over 10,000 residents by the early 1880s and was larger than San Francisco at the time. However, it is the town’s violent and colorful past that secured its legendary status in American Western history. Tombstone is most famous as the site of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, which took place on October 26, 1881. This thirty-second shootout between lawmen Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, Doc Holliday, and members of the outlaw Cowboy faction—including Billy Claiborne, Ike and Billy Clanton, and Tom and Frank McLaury, became the most celebrated gunfight in the history of the American Old West.
Beyond the gunfight, Tombstone represented the rugged entrepreneurial spirit and lawlessness that defined the frontier era. The town was home to numerous saloons, gambling halls, and brothels, alongside legitimate businesses, newspapers, and civic institutions. Historic sites such as Boot Hill Cemetery, the Bird Cage Theatre, and the original Tombstone Courthouse stand as tangible connections to this dramatic period. Today, Tombstone attracts visitors from around the world seeking to experience authentic Western history through preserved buildings, reenactments, and museums. The town’s enduring legacy as a symbol of frontier justice, mining boom prosperity, and the wild character of the American West makes the surrounding region, including properties like the Tombstone Ranch, uniquely significant for those seeking both productive ranchland and a connection to American heritage. For ranch owners and investors, this location offers not only operational advantages but also a distinctive sense of place that few properties can match.
LAND OPPORTUNITY
224 +/- acres of land that borders East Gleeson Road just east of Tombstone, priced at $900,000.
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