Congress
Bigger Than Phoenix
State: Arizona
County: Yavapai County
Founded: 1884
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Gold mining
Congress was a gold mining town that was larger than Phoenix in the 1890s. The Congress Mine was one of Arizona's richest. When gold ran out, most left. About 2,000 people live in the area now.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Bigger than Phoenix 1890s
- Congress Mine
- Richest in AZ
Location
Address: Congress, AZ
Coordinates: 34.1667, -112.8333