Shakespeare
Shakespeare Ghost Town (listed on
the national Historic Register) is the remains of a pioneer, southwestern town located
about two and one half miles south of Lordsburg. From a small settlement on the stage and
emigrant trail to California, it grew, in 1870, with a silver strike and diamond swindle,
to a town of 3,000 people.
The 1908-1932 mining boom, added to the town's reputation for lawlessness. Always a
mysterious, secretive sort of town, it had no church, no newspaper and no local law.
Free-for-all fights occasionally led to hangings.
Scheduled tours are available as well as regular tours every other weekend.
Approximately four times a year authentic re-enactments are performed.
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Steins
Steins Railroad Ghost Town is 16
miles west of Lordsburg. Originally a Butterfield Stage Station, built in 1858, Steins
served east and west bound wagon trains.
It reached its peak of prosperity as a Southern Pacific Railroad Station from 1905 to
1945 with a population of 1000, supporting two saloons, a dance hall, a constable and
Justice of the Peace.
Today, Steins has 10 building and 16 rooms filled with authentic artifacts and
furniture dating back to the 1800's, a rattlesnake exhibit, sodas, picnic supplies and
souvenirs.
Steins is open seven days a week with tours available.
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