Shakespeare
Dining Room Hanging
State: New Mexico
County: Hidalgo County
Founded: 1870
Abandoned: 1893
Peak Population: 3,000
Shakespeare was a silver mining town known for frontier violence. Russian Bill and Sandy King were hanged in the Grant House dining room for horse theft. The Hill family has privately preserved the town since 1935. Tours by appointment.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy (by appointment)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Dining room hanging
- Privately preserved since 1935
- Tours by appointment
Location
Address: Shakespeare Ghost Town, NM (private)
Coordinates: 32.0333, -108.7