The story
Texas's most infamous saloon witnessed the legendary shootout between gambler Luke Short and Marshal Jim Courtright.
Everything that was here
- 1884–1920
White Elephant SaloonSaloon/Gambling Hall
Texas's most infamous saloon witnessed the legendary shootout between gambler Luke Short and Marshal Jim Courtright.
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