In 1886, Eugene Jerome of New York started a copper smelter operation. At one time Jerome had a population of 15,000 but became a virtual ghost town in 1953 when the copper mines shut down.
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Some restored homes are open to public during the Home Tour in May.

Scenic Route 89A
A special strecth of highway starting in Flagstaff and running south through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, ending at Jerome. This road is steep and narrow, not recommended for vehicles pulling long trailers.

Jerome State Historic Park
Open Daily 8AM-5PM; 928-634-5381. Park Website;
Park visitor center, museum and gift shop inside the historic Douglas Mansion reviews the history of local mining and the family of James S. Douglas, developer of the rich United Verde Extension mine in the early 1900s.
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Mine Museum
Open Daily 9AM-4:30PM; 634-5477
Exhibits include mining artifacits and equipment.

Tour Verde Canyon
This historic route takes you along the floor of the scenic Upper Verde River Canyon which includes such highlights as the Verde Canyons towering crimson cliffs, crossing old-fashioned railroad trestles, Dark 680-foot tunnel and final terminus at deserted Perkinsville Ranch.

Local Sedona Area Attractions:
Tour Jerome Arizona - historic copper mining town of the late 19th century.
Tour Montezuma Castle N.M. - national park preserving historic indian ruins and caverns
Tour Tuzigoot N.M. - national park preserving historic indian ruins
Tour Oak Creek Canyon - scenic drive on highway 89A leading to Sedona
Tour Camp Verde - historic army outpost of the early Arizona Territory
Tour Cottonwood Arizona - visit nearby Dead Horse Ranch and Verde River Nature Area

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