Johnny Ringo's Grave Site
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Johnny Ringo was found leaning against this tree on Turkey Creek with a single bullet wound to the head.


Ringo is buried a few yards from the tree where he was found dead by a teamster John Yoast who was passing by when he saw the body. The grave is located on a ranch owned by the Sanders family and can be viewed with permission.
                                        A few facts About Ringo
Some people say his real name is Ringold but there is no evidence of that name ever being used by Him or his family.
Ringo was a cousin to Cole Younger and Jesse James.
Ringo was thought to have been the person that killed Morgan Earp but it can't be proven.
Once Ringo left home his family more or less disowned him.
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