Ghost Town
Cochise County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Pearce grew after the 1894 Commonwealth gold strike on the east flank of the Dragoon Mountains in Cochise County. A few commercial ruins and a cemetery remain near the modern hamlet; surrounding range country holds claim scars. Easy road access from US-191; respect private property and leave artifacts where they lie.
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.9051, -109.8206 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1890s |
| Access | Easy roads from US-191 |
| Remains | Ruins and cemetery |
| Nearby | Cemetery |
| Peak Pop. | 1500 (1919) |
| Fee | Free |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.