Oatman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed by James Hulse, November 4, 2021

1. Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona Marker

Inscription. This turn of the century gold mining camp was on the original road through the Black Mountains and eventually became Route 66. Burrows came with the miners and still roam the streets today.

Get you Kicks on Route 66 in Arizona.

Erected 2019 by Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.

Location. 35° 1.553′ N, 114° 22.973′ W. Marker is in Oatman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is at the intersection of Oatman Highway (Old U.S. 66) and Rock Hound Hill Road on Oatman Highway. The marker is located next to the Burro Barn by an old safe. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Oatman Highway, Oatman AZ 86433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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: Arizona Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Oatman Arizona and its Burros (a few steps from this marker); Oatman (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Oatman (a few steps from this marker); Oatman Drug and Health Club

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Oatman, Arizona (within shouting distance of this marker); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild, Olive and Oatman (1837 - 1903) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oatman.

Also see . . . The Mother Road.

Route 66 in Arizona is dotted with small towns and cheerful communities. From the burros in Oatman to cruisin' the loop in Williams, rural charm is abundant on Arizona's Route 66. With something for everyone, you'll want to stay an extra few days to fit it all in. Arizona is home to the longest remaining unbroken stretched of Route 66, and it's preservation is that of our history, and our future. Source: Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona

(Submitted on December 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 4, 2021

2. The view of the Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona Marker from the street

A view of the town with a burrow on the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 4, 2021

3. A view of the town with a burrow on the street

The marker can be seen on the right side of the street behind the car in the photo

Burrows in the street near the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 4, 2021

4. Burrows in the street near the marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 3, 2022

5. Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona Marker

The original "Hampton Hotels" marker, which was originally placed at that spot in 2003. It is now on display outside a local souvenir shop (as of March 2022). The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona replaced some of the original markers throughout the state in 2019.

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 9, 2024

6. Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on March 6, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 6. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.