Courtland

Copper Ghost

State: Arizona County: Cochise County Founded: 1909 Abandoned: 1942 Peak Population: 2,000

Courtland was part of Arizona's copper triangle with Gleeson and Pearce. The town had 2,000 residents, but low copper prices closed the mines. Stone jail cells, foundations, and the cemetery remain. Part of a ghost town driving loop.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Stone jail cells
  • Copper triangle
  • Ghost town loop

Location

Address: Courtland, AZ

Coordinates: 31.7833, -109.7333