1881 | THE LAST ROUND AT DOWELL'S SALOON
EL PASO GHOST TOURS | 1881 FRONTIER COLLECTION
He came through the door. Ben was waiting.
Before El Paso became the Sun City, its dusty streets were home to outlaws, gunfighters, saloons, and men who settled their disagreements with gunpowder rather than words.
Welcome to The Last Round at Dowell's Saloon, inspired by a deadly confrontation from El Paso's wild frontier days.
THE MAN BEHIND THE BAR
Benjamin "Uncle Ben" Dowell was no ordinary saloonkeeper. A businessman, frontier lawman, and El Paso's first mayor, Dowell helped shape the settlement during some of its most turbulent years.
Around 1855, Dowell became embroiled in a deadly dispute with a man named Blair McElroy, who was suspected of stealing from the customs house and taking one of Dowell's horses.
According to historical accounts, Dowell received a warning that McElroy intended to kill him.
THE FINAL CONFRONTATION
When McElroy arrived at Dowell's saloon, the situation erupted into gunfire.
Historical retellings describe Dowell firing a shotgun as McElroy came through the doorway, ending the confrontation in a deadly exchange that became part of El Paso's frontier history.
ONE SALOON. TWO MEN. A MOMENT THAT ECHOED THROUGH HISTORY.
Long before the famous 1881 gunfight involving Marshal Dallas Stoudenmire, El Paso had already earned a reputation as a place where danger could be waiting just beyond the swinging doors.
THE DESIGN
This exclusive shirt brings that deadly encounter to life through dramatic Old West artwork featuring:
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A shotgun blast through the saloon doorway.
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Splintered wood, flying debris, and frontier-era details.
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Distressed newspaper-style lettering and weathered historical imagery.
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The official 1881 | El Paso Ghost Tours emblem on the front.
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A dramatic historical illustration on the back.
Part of our 1881 Collection, celebrating the real people, dangerous encounters, and extraordinary stories that shaped El Paso's frontier past.
BEFORE THERE WERE GHOST STORIES, THERE WERE STORIES WORTH HAUNTING.
Explore the darker side of El Paso history at elpasoghosttours.com.
More details
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz)
- Relaxed fit
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: elpasoghosttours
- Email: contact@support.shop.elpasoghosttours.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK, established by Directive 1999/44/EC.
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
1881 | THE LAST ROUND AT DOWELL'S SALOON Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
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S
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26.62
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18.25
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16.25
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M
|
28
|
20.25
|
17.75
|
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L
|
29.37
|
22
|
19
|
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XL
|
30.75
|
24
|
20 1/2
|
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2XL
|
31.62
|
26
|
21.75
|
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3XL
|
32 1/2
|
27.75
|
23.25
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4XL
|
33 1/2
|
29.75
|
24.63
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