Ghost Town - Jerome, AZ
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 34° 45.366 W 112° 07.887
12S E 396445 N 3846578
This used to be a booming mine, but now it is a local attraction.
Waymark Code: WMR2Y0
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2016
Views: 3
"Don't miss the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town. The location of the historic Gold King Mine was originally the site of Haynes, Arizona, which in 1890, was a small suburb of the larger town of Jerome, one mile north. When the Haynes Copper Company dug a 1200-foot-deep shaft in search of copper, they were disappointed at the absence of copper, but miners hit gold instead. The site is now a musuem where visitors can see continuous demonstrations of antique mining equipment and the operation of a turn-of-the-century sawmill daily. Other highlights include walks in an authentic mine shaft, animals to pet and feed, a circa 1901 blacksmith shop, and the world's largest gas engines. The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Facilities include rest rooms and a large parking area."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m daily
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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