Jerome in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Jerome, Arizona

Incorporated March 8, 1899

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 30, 2017

1. Jerome, Arizona Marker

Inscription. Jerome is perched on the side of Cleapatra Hill over rich ore deposits. In 1876, mining claims and a mill were located near the town. These claims were purchased in 1882 by the United Verde Company, and the tent camp was named Jerome after Eugene Jerome, a major financier of the company. Senator William Clark of Montana purchased the company in 1883. By the mid 1920s the population had grown to almost 15,000 before it began to decline. Although it survived numerous fires, many of the buildings you see today are the same that existed when the town was in its hayday.

Walking down Main Street is like taking a step back in time. Remnants of the "Red Light District," Company Hill, old hotels, and saloons still exist. Today the population is close to 500. When the mines shut down in the 1950s, the population was below 100. It was then the town became known as a ghost town. However, today it is a thriving destination tourist town and a national historic landmark.

Erected by Jerome Historical Society, Allen Muma, John Amstrong, Tom Pitts, Sharon Watson, Tracy Weisel, Mike Rollins, Joan Evans, mark Hemleben, Al Palmieri,

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Jay Kinsella, Ronne Roope, Rochelle Garcia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 34° 45.009′ N, 112° 6.466′ W. Marker is in Jerome, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is on Hampshire Ave. (Arizona Route 89A), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hampshire Ave (Arizona State Route 89A), Jerome AZ 86331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Verde Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rocket Shovel and Dragline (a few steps from this marker); The Arizona Republic (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Primary School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Gibson Market (approx.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 30, 2017

2. Jerome, Arizona Marker

0.3 miles away); The Childs-Irving Project - Construction Challenges (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Irving Turbine and Generator (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Childs-Irving Project-Hydroelectric Project (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Audrey Shaft and UVX Operations (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jerome.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 30, 2017

3. Jerome, Arizona Marker

Jerome on Cleapatra Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 30, 2017

4. Jerome on Cleapatra Hill

Audrey Headframe Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 30, 2017

5. Audrey Headframe Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 7, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.