Colton, California: Grave of O.K. Corral's Morgan Earp
Morgan S. Earp survived the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, but was shot dead -- "assassinated" reads his gravestone -- in Tombstone less than five months later.
Hermosa Memorial Gardens
- Address:
- N. Laurel Drive, Colton, CA
- Directions:
- Hermosa Memorial Gardens. Entrance on south side of W. Olive St. just east of N. Meridian Ave. Once inside the cemetery bear right, then keep heading south. The grave will be on the right, facing the road, down at the south end of the cemetery, right in front of a large deciduous tree.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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The gravestone is located near the corner of Meridian & C St, GPS coordinates 34 4' 28" N 117 20' 53" W.
[Kerin, 06/28/2016]
Burial site of Morgan S. Earp, brother of Wyatt Earp, who was assassinated at a bar in Tombstone on March 18, 1882, after the O.K. Corral shootout.
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Morgan walked away from the gunfight at the O.K. Corral with only a minor bullet wound, but unwisely stuck around town. He was shot dead in Tombstone less than five months later.