Jerome, Arizona - Wikipedia
Jerome became a National Historic Landmark in 1967. By the early 21st century, it had art galleries, coffeehouses, restaurants, a state park, and a local museum devoted to mining history.
JEROME: Then and Now | Town of Jerome Arizona
The town sits perched on a hillside at an elevation of over 5,000 feet in the Black Hills of Arizona. Town History. The Hohokam people were the first inhabitants in the vicinity of Jerome. They were peaceful people who farmed the Verde Valley between 700 AD and 1125 AD.
Jerome Historical Society
Jerome, Arizona’s history is full of stories. These stories tell how the “Wickedest Town in The West” got its name and how men who sought their fortunes in this billion dollar mining camp lived, played and fought.
The History Of The Magnificent Town Of Jerome, Arizona - Jerome …
2024年1月5日 · Nestled atop the majestic Cleopatra Hill, overlooking the vast expanse of the Verde Valley in Arizona, lies Jerome, a town as rich in history as it is in copper. This blog delves into the remarkable journey of Jerome, from its early days as a bustling mining camp to its current status as a thriving artistic community and tourist destination.
Jerome Arizona - Western Mining History
The town was named after Eugene Jerome, a wealthy financier and officer of the United Verde Copper Company. Eugene was a cousin of Jennie Jerome, the mother of Winston Churchill. A metal water tank that had been hauled from Prescott by mule train in 1879 became the center of the young camp.
Period History | Jerome State Historic Park - Arizona State Parks …
Jerome's modern history began in 1876 when three prospectors staked claims on rich copper deposits. They sold out to a group which formed the United Verde Copper Company in 1883. The resultant mining camp of board and canvas shacks was named in honor of Eugene Jerome, the venture's principal backer.
Jerome, Arizona – Copper Queen on the Hill - Legends of America
The history of Jerome, Arizona, one of the world's newest and largest ghost towns, is the story of a once thriving Copper mine, now a mecca for artists.
History - Jerome Chamber of Commerce
Jerome, Arizona, is a captivating town perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill. Learn about the history and what made it the vibrant community that it is today.
Jerome Historical Society | Arizona Memory Project
Today, 2008, the Jerome Historical Society as complete refurbished the original museum and the archives contains over 12,000 photographs and documents that tell the rich history of the mining town perched precarious, on top of Cleopatra Hill.
Jerome State Historic Park - Wikipedia
Jerome State Historic Park is a state park of Arizona, US, featuring the Douglas Mansion, built in 1916 by a family of influential mining entrepreneurs in Jerome, Arizona, a mining region in the northeast of the Black Hills, east Yavapai County. A museum is located in …
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