William H. Bonney, "Billy the Kid" (a.k.a. Henry
Antrim), a 19th-century American gunman, participated in
the Lincoln County War and became an outlaw in the American
Old West
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(above) Bullet hold from when Billy the Kid
shot at Deputy J. W. Bell during the escape
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Murphy-Dolan store was the Courthouse during the War, and the location
of Billy's famous escape and the killing of two deputies. The corner
shown is where he shot his nemisis Deputy Bob Olinger.
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Now the home of the Lincoln county Historical Society
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This house, also a store, housed some Regulators
during the Lincoln County War Five Days Battle. |
Tunstall Store as it looks today, basically
the same as John Tunstall
built it in 1877. Now owned by the Monument
the store has turn of the century merchandise exhibited. |
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photo, ca. 1920's-30's of the Torreon, built by the original hispanic
settlers of Lincoln as protection against Apaches. It has now
been restored to full size. |
Restored residence in Lincoln |
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Juan Patron home. He was the leader of the Hispanic faction
in Lincoln during the War. He was an outstanding young man,
educated by Bishop Laney, and was Speaker of the NM Territorial Legislature
during he War. This photo appears in many books and postcards. |
Restored residence in Lincoln |
Remains of the saloon and and stage stop in Lincoln |
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