The Lincoln County War was an Old West conflict between rival factions which began in 1878 in Lincoln County, New Mexico Territory, the predecessor of the state of New Mexico, and continued until 1881. The feud became famous because of the participation of William H. Bonney. Other notable participants included Sheriff William J. Brady, cattle rancher John Chisum, lawyer and businessmen Alexander McSween, James Dolan and Lawrence Murphy.
Billy the Kid is the most remembered gunfighter of the Lincoln County War.
The Torreon, where Murphy's sharpshooters were stationed
George W. Coe, survivor of the Blazer's Mill fight, in 1934
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,269. Its county seat is Carrizozo, while its largest community is Ruidoso.
Old Lincoln County courthouse in Lincoln