Shakespeare,  New Mexico

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The old stage stop with the saloon attached. Hotel is on the right.

Located in New Mexico just south of Lordsburg, Shakespeare is a ghost town that started in the 1850's and has had the names of Grant and Ralston, being renamed Shakespeare in 1879. The Hill family bought it in 1930 for a ranch and has preserved it as best the could, including having it placed on America's list of National Historic Sites. It's an entertaining tour with re-enactments of gunfights from our history. Janaloo Hill died last year and her husband Emanuel Hough continues to operate the town with the same spirit and zeal. He is a perfectionist when it comes to replicating what was there and lovingly restores every detail. Click here for their website

Stratford Hotel.

Hotel room.

Re-enactment in progress.

For more information, contact Shakespeare Ghost Town P.O. Box 253 Lordsburg, NM 88045 505.542.9034 Photos by Pat Bennett.