About Jerome, Arizona
THE MINING YEARS
The mile high town of Jerome is built on the side of Cleopatra Hill and sits on what was once a huge deposit of copper, silver and gold. In the 1870’s mostly Irish immigrants were staking out claims in the Black Hills looking to strike it rich. Immigrants from around the world eagerly came to work for the mining companies between 1883-1953. The town became a melting-pot of different nationalities, all looking to earn a living for their families.
Jerome is rich in overlapping history of the Verde Valley and in its importance to the State of Arizona. We think you’ll agree that taking a historic tour with us is fascinating and fun!
THE GHOST TOWN YEARS
Plummeting copper prices caused the UVCC mine to be closed in 1953. The Little Daisy Mine/UVX closed in 1938. The towns population dropped to a mere 100 residents in the 1950’s. A far cry from 15,000 people in 1929. The vacant buildings and houses attracted artists from Arizona in the 1960’s. Late 1960’s and early 70’s ‘Hippies’ from Arizona and California began moving to Jerome, they succeeded in revitalizing the town, and turned it into the unique destination it is today.
Join us on a Haunted Tour and experience for yourself!
THE PRESENT
Tours Of Jerome is Jerome’s oldest tour company, founded in 2008. We are the Original Jerome Ghost Tour and Historic Tour Company. We are members of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce and the Jerome Historical Society. Our tour office is located inside The New State Motor Co. Museum and shops. Jerome has Art Galleries, Amazing Hotels, Boutique Shops, Restaurants and Wine Tasting Rooms. Jerome and Cottonwood are host to the best wine tasting rooms in Arizona, and are now considered “The Heart of Arizona Wine Country.” Our Haunted Tours are called the ‘Just Jerome Haunted Tour’ for people in town, and The ‘Classic Haunted Tour’ for people requiring a pick-up at their Hotel in either Sedona, Cottonwood or Clarkdale – Our Haunted Tours are filled with ghost stories AND Historic Information! We also have access to 2 Exclusive Locations! not available to other tour companies.
