Big Nose Kate's
Tombstone, Arizona, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
Big Nose Kate's ghost lore often centers on a former caretaker nicknamed Swamper. Haunted Places describes him as a basement resident whose likeness supposedly appears in visitor photographs. Other presences are also reported around the Tombstone saloon, though the available account does not securely identify them or authenticate the photographic interpretations. Directory details may be historical. Address is directory-supported; exact mapping withheld.
The Hauntings
Big Nose Kate's ghost lore often centers on a former caretaker nicknamed Swamper. Haunted Places describes him as a basement resident whose likeness supposedly appears in visitor photographs. Other presences are also reported around the Tombstone saloon, though the available account does not securely identify them or authenticate the photographic interpretations. Directory details may be historical. Address is directory-supported; exact mapping withheld.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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Sources & further reading.
- Big Nose Kate's — Haunted Places (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Current operating status and visitor access were not independently established. A historic business name or ghost-directory listing is not permission to enter. Confirm with the present operator; no after-hours or staff-only access is implied. Current access is unconfirmed.