RINGO

From Willcox take Hwy 186 southeastward about 35 miles clear down past Chiricahua National Monument where Hwy 186 joins Hwy 181. When you get to Turkey Creek Road the highway makes a sharp turn to the west. Turn left on Turkey Creek Road. Ringo's grave is on private property about 4.5 miles to the east. The property owner lives at the ranch just east of the grave. He has been generous with access to the grave, but ask him for permission. Watch out for snakes.

Hysterical Journey To Historic Places

March 2nd 2013
RINGO There are two ghosts plainly visible in this photograph. They are in the shadows just to the right of the headstone. One is Ringo, and the other standing over him may be his gay lover, Billy Claiborne. The outlaw, Johnny Ringo was found shot through the head on July 14, 1882 up in West Turkey Creek Canyon. He was on his way back to Galeyville after a Fourth of July t ... read more

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