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Want to take a step back into history?
South of Lordsburg, NM, About 60 miles West of Deming on Interstate 10, is the Shakespeare Ghost Town, all that remains of a pioneer, southwestern town.
In 1870, a silver strike caused Shakespeare, once a small settlement on the stage line to California, to grow into a town named Ralston with a population of around 3,000.
Shakespeare is now owned by the Hill family.
Nothing is for sale except a few books on the history of the area, but there is a two hour walk in the atmosphere of the past which includes 28 points of interest and eight buildings.
Four times a year, there are re-enactments and special events.
For dates and times, write to:
Shakespeare Ghost Town
P.O. Box 253
Lordsburg, N.M. 88045
or call
505-542-9034
