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Arizona Ghost Towns

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Dreams and Dust

 

All across the desert southwest lie the signs of long-ago dreams which ended in dust. Empty shells of once raucous saloons, collapsing remains of general stores, the bones of abandonned mines... these are the ghost towns of Arizona.

AZ Ghost Towns Locations 

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Flickr Photos of Ghost Towns 

Bridal Disaster by Corey Ann

Bridal Disaster

Michelle by Corey Ann

Michelle

Michelle by Corey Ann

Michelle

Julian cottage by Allan Ferguson

Julian cottage

Downtown Julian by Allan Ferguson

Downtown Julian

Julian Hotel by Allan Ferguson

Julian Hotel

Uh-oh by Allan Ferguson

Uh-oh

Homemade by Allan Ferguson

Homemade

Overview of Julian from cemetary hill by Allan Ferguson

Overview of Julian f...

John 2 Lalkin by Allan Ferguson

John 2 Lalkin

Boot hill by Allan Ferguson

Boot hill

Don't eat the....oh, too late. by Allan Ferguson

Don't eat the....oh,...

"Tell your God to prepare for blood" by Allan Ferguson

"Tell your God...

Downtown Julian stuff by Allan Ferguson

Downtown Julian stuf...

Chicken mop enema by Allan Ferguson

Chicken mop enema

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Before They Died... 

Before these towns "died" and became ghost towns, most were mining communities. Arizona mines mostly produced copper, but also silver and some gold, and later turquoise. Train depots where these goods were loaded and shipped from also had towns nearby which have since dwindled or disappeared, such as Anita.

Many "ghost" towns have experienced a revival, becoming havens for artistic communities. Examples include Bisbee and Jerome.

Relevant Websites 

Here are some links to sites about ghost towns that you may want to explore.
Ghost Towns by Region
Shows list of ghost towns with a brief description of each and a guide to area of the state where it can be found.
Arizona Ghost Towns
Cool interactive site. Click on the county of Arizona you want to explore, then click the dots for info on individual ghost towns!
Ghost Town of the Month
Fun site to explore for variety of AZ ghost towns, but not updated monthly as it claims.

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They won't blow away like so much dust!

carrieokier

Another 5 stars. Love your lenses. I may just head for AZ today!

Posted May 01, 2008
rockycha

Love ghost towns! Only been to one...

Posted May 01, 2008

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