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Historic Blevins House

Visit the site of the 1887 Blevins House shootout, a pivotal moment in Holbrook's Wild West history, now a senior citizens home.

The Historic Blevins House in Holbrook, Arizona, is a modest frame structure that was the site of a famous 1887 shootout between Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens and the Blevins gang. Today, it serves as a senior citizens home, a quiet reminder of the Wild West era.

A brief summary to Historic Blevins House

  • 216 Joy Nevin Ave, Holbrook, Arizona, 86025, US

Local tips

  • View the house from the outside to respect the privacy of the residents.
  • Visit the nearby Navajo County Historical Society Museum for more context on the shootout and Holbrook's history.
  • Take a self-guided walking tour of Holbrook to see other historic sites, such as the Bucket of Blood Saloon.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Blevins House is located at 216 Joy Nevin Ave, Holbrook, AZ 86025. From the Navajo County Historical Courthouse Museum, head south on N 1st Ave, then turn right onto E Arizona St. Turn left onto N 2nd Ave, then turn right onto Joy Nevin Ave. The Blevins House will be on your left. The walk is approximately 0.2 miles and should take about 5 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Holbrook has multiple bus stops. From any of the bus stops, you may need to walk or take a taxi to reach the Blevins House, as bus routes directly to the house may be limited. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information. Bus tickets cost approximately $38.

  • Taxi/Ride-share

    From most locations in Holbrook, a taxi or ride-share to the Blevins House will be a short trip. Expect to pay around $10-$15 for a ride from the center of town.

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The Blevins House, located on Joy Nevin Avenue in Holbrook, Arizona, stands as a tangible link to the town's Wild West past. Built in 1885, this unassuming house was the scene of a bloody shootout on September 4, 1887, between Apache County Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens and members of the Blevins family. The shootout, which lasted only a few minutes, resulted in the deaths of three Blevins family members and cemented Holbrook's reputation as a rough and lawless town. Sheriff Owens, who had a warrant for Andy Blevins, confronted the family at their home. The ensuing gunfight quickly turned deadly, with Owens killing Andy Blevins, his brother Sam, and Mose Roberts. While Owens was cleared of any wrongdoing by a coroner's jury, the event marked a turning point in Holbrook's history, helping to bring law and order to the region. Today, the Blevins House serves as a senior citizens home. A simple sign marks the building, offering a quiet reminder of the dramatic events that unfolded there. Although the house is not open for tours, visitors can view it from the outside and reflect on the history of this landmark. The Blevins House remains an important part of Holbrook's identity, a symbol of the town's transition from a lawless frontier settlement to a more civilized community. The house is one of several historical sites in Holbrook that recall its Wild West days. Others include the Holbrook Cemetery, where the outlaws killed by Owens are buried, and the site of the Bucket of Blood Saloon.

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