The Four Deuces Saloon

The Four Deuces Saloon Adelaida V. "Addie" Borland will always hold a unique place in the storied history of Tombstone Arizona. Corral. Borland was born in Maine in 1845.
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"Addie" lived in this very house when it was located on Fremont Street across from a vacant lot between Fly's Boarding House and William Harwood's home. On the afternoon of October 26, 1881, "Addie" would have the best vantage point to witness what has come to be known as the Gunfight at the O.K. By 1870, she had married Samuel Houston Borland, and the couple relocated to San Francisco, Califirnia

. Like so many others, "Addie" and Sam moved to Tombstone after Ed Schieffelin's discover of silver in the hills nearby. While in Tombstone "Addie" engaged in the business of dressmaking out of her home. She was a very experienced seamstress and according to reports, she had a very successful business. Although she and Sam would divorce in Tombstone, "Addie" remained in this house. October 26, 1881 was a dreary day. It was cloudy, cold, blowing rain and snow. You can read "Addie" Borlands testimony of the events as she saw them that day as they appeared in both the Tombstone Epitaph and the Tombstone Nugget newspapers on either side of this piece. As youwill find, "Addie" did not see much. She ran to the rear of this house when the first shots were fired. One thing you will also find in these papers is the Wells Spicer visited "Addie" in this house during the recess for lunch. He questioned her here and reacalled her after lunch. Because "Addie" is unable to provide any clear descriptions of the participants or their weapons, one can conclude that there is a distinct probablility that "Addie" was quite nearsighted after years of sewing. This possibility and the inclement weather may have made it even more difficult for her to see the events that unfolded. "Addie" borland returned to San Francisco shortly after the Earp Inquest. She then appears prominently in the Los Angeles Time newspapers in 1886 again advertising a dressmaking business. She also is listed as a founding member of Crystal Lodge No. 65 of the United Endowment Associates and the Ladies Annex of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce in 1890. It is here that we lose track of "Addie". To date, we have not located her date of death or burial location. However, the fact still remains that you are standing in the house where she witnessed the beginning of the most famous gunfight in the history of the old West, the Gunfight at the O.K.

Join us this Friday, March 13, from 6-10 pm, for an evening of live music featuring Tonky Honk.
03/10/2026

Join us this Friday, March 13, from 6-10 pm, for an evening of live music featuring Tonky Honk.

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01/22/2026

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****** Due to the weather, we will have to cancel this weekends entertainment *****

Join us for a memorable weekend of music and entertainment by St. Johnny on Friday, January 23rd, and Saturday, January 24th, from 2-5 pm each day.

****** Due to the weather, we will have to cancel this weekends entertainment *****Join us for a memorable weekend of mu...
01/17/2026

****** Due to the weather, we will have to cancel this weekends entertainment *****

Join us for a memorable weekend of music and entertainment by St. Johnny on Friday, January 23rd, and Saturday, January 24th, from 2-5 pm each day.

12/24/2025

Season's greetings to all. We are open today and Christmas Day 9am-9pm. Come visit us and indulge in the holiday spirit. A taco bar will be offered on Christmas Day, starting at noon, while supplies last.

Proud to announce we got 1st place in the Tombstone light parade 2025
12/21/2025

Proud to announce we got 1st place in the Tombstone light parade 2025

12/14/2025

Such an awesome parade this year. Great job to all who participated

We are open today!!!! Our establishment is offering complimentary sandwiches from mom and pops, so come and enjoy a beve...
11/27/2025

We are open today!!!! Our establishment is offering complimentary sandwiches from mom and pops, so come and enjoy a beverage and a snack.

We invite you to attend the last show of the season this Saturday, November 22, from 6-10 pm, where you can enjoy live m...
11/19/2025

We invite you to attend the last show of the season this Saturday, November 22, from 6-10 pm, where you can enjoy live music, dancing, and adult beverages.

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101 S 3rd Street
Tombstone, AZ
85638

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Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 10pm

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