b"LOCATED NEAR THE TOP OF CLEOPATRA HILL between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community.A fter its founding in 1876, Jerome was atWHAT TO SEE THE SLIDING JAILone time the fourth largest city in ArizonaThe Sliding Jail is a historic jailhouse that can with the population peaking at aroundbe found over 200 feet from its original location, 15,000 in the 1920s. In 1912, James S. Douglasfollowing a rather gradual slide down the side purchased and began development of the Littleof a mountain in Jerome. After incorporating in Daisy Mine. By 1916, Jerome had two bonanza1898, the town joined the reputation of many mines. Copper production peaked in 1929, but theother Wild West towns when brawling, boozing, Depression and low grade ore deposits reversed theand brothels became the norm. This small town fortunes of the town. The Little Daisy shut downhad even briefly garnered the unflattering title in 1938. Phelps Dodge took over the United Verdeof Wickedest Town in America. The historic in 1935, but loss of profits brought the operationjail is now surrounded by an old iron fence and and Jerome's mining days to an end in 1953. Thestabilized by retaining walls, in case it tries to remaining population of around 50 to 100 peoplemake another escape. 310 Hull Avenue,promoted the town as a historic ghost town. In928-634-2900 Susan Glaser, cleveland.com1967 Jerome was designated a National Historic District by the federal government. Jerome State Historic Park is a historicvacuum system. Douglas was most proud of the mansion and estate that has been convertedfact that the house was constructed of adobe bricks Jerome resides above what was once the largestinto a museum in Jerome. The mansion wasthat were made on the site. Today visitors will find copper mine in Arizona which was producing 3constructed in the year of 1916 by an influentialexhibits of artifacts, minerals, and photographs million pounds of copper per month. Men andfamily of mining entrepreneurs in the northeastrelating to the town of Jerome and the Douglas women from all over the world made their way toregion of the Black Hills. This beautiful, historic,familys history. 100 Douglas Road, 928-634-5381, Arizona to find work and perhaps a new way of life.and impressive mansion sits high up on a hillAZStateParks.com/JeromeToday the mines are silent, but Jerome has foundoverlooking the town. Besides serving as the new life as the largest ghost town in America. Oncehome for the Douglas family, the mansion alsoJerome Historical Society Mine Museum a thriving mining camp full of miners, bootleggers,provided hotel accommodations for investorsis a non-profit museum and gift shop located in gamblers, and prostitutes, it is now a bustlingand mining officials during that time. It featureddowntown Jerome. It was first opened in the early tourist destination full of artists, musicians, anda wine cellar, billiard room, marble shower,1950s. The museum houses items that represent gift shop proprietors with a population steam heat, and, much ahead of its time, a centralthe town of Jeromes history from past to present. of around 450 people. Visitors will see everything from the remains of gambling games in old saloons to vintage miners equipment. The mining equipment on display includes hand-forged miners candlesticks, carbide lamps, cages, drills, and ore carts. There are also panoramic photos of smelters and miners, hospital equipment, newspapers, tokens, dishes, and milk bottles. The gift shop offers souvenirs and gifts for visitors to explore and purchase. Open seven days a week. 200 Main Street. 928-634-547, JeromeHistoricalSociety.comGold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town is a museum of all things mechanical, located in Jerome. The ghost town boasts antiquated buildings and an old disused mine shaft, among other attractions. One of the main draws to this museum of sorts would be the owner and proprietor, Don Robertson. Some of the attractions hes assembled and has lovingly looked after include a turn-of-the-century sawmill, antique 24 January 2023"