10. Bisbee’s Tiny, Overcrowded Jail
Bisbee’s jail was notorious for its cramped quarters and rampant disease. With prisoners packed far beyond capacity, conditions quickly became unbearable. Local officials exploited the misery, extracting ‘fines’ and showing favoritism to those with money or influence. For many, a stint in Bisbee’s jail was both a physical ordeal and a harsh lesson in the realities of frontier corruption. Read more at Arizona Daily Star.
