Doc Holliday, a legendary figure of the American Wild West, is believed to be buried in the Linwood Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Born on August 14, 1851, as John Henry Holliday, he became well-known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
After being diagnosed with tuberculosis, Doc Holliday relocated to the drier climate of Colorado in search of relief for his condition. He arrived in Glenwood Springs in 1887 and spent the final months of his life there. Doc Holliday passed away on November 8, 1887, at the age of 36.
That tree with the scraps of cloth hanging from it is the "wishing tree", so named by a cancer patient who always loved the tree and placed their first 'wish' on the tree while undergoing chemo therapy. (So far the wish has worked well! Knock on wood....) That same individual volunteered to work with children undergoing cancer treatment at the hospital and they now put their own wishes on the scraps of cloth, which he (or she) then takes up to the tree and hangs it for the child.
The exact location of Doc Holliday's grave in the Linwood Cemetery has been a subject of debate over the years. Some accounts suggest that his grave is marked with a plain headstone, while others claim that it is unmarked. However, there is a general consensus among historians and locals that he is buried in the cemetery.
If you plan to visit the grave of Doc Holliday, I would recommend contacting the Linwood Cemetery or the local Glenwood Springs authorities for the most accurate information regarding its location and any guidelines for visitors.
