Fairbank

Railroad Junction

State: Arizona County: Cochise County Founded: 1881 Abandoned: 1973 Peak Population: 500

Fairbank was a railroad junction serving Tombstone's silver mines. The 1882 commercial building and schoolhouse remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Fall through spring

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1-2 hours

Quick Facts

  • Served Tombstone mines
  • 1882 commercial building
  • Near San Pedro River

Location

Address: San Pedro Riparian NCA, Arizona

Coordinates: 31.7172, -110.1267