Theodore Schieffelin

Theodore Schieffelin was an American mining engineer and prospector, best known for discovering rich silver deposits in the United States in the late 19th century. His most notable contribution was the founding of Tombstone, Arizona, during a silver rush in 1877. Schieffelin's discoveries led to a mining boom in the area, attracting thousands of prospectors and settlers. His life and the events in Tombstone became part of the folklore of the American West, featuring tales of lawmen, outlaws, and the challenges of frontier life. The famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral occurred in this lively historical context.