Gleeson

Ghost Town Triangle

State: Arizona County: Cochise County Founded: 1900 Abandoned: 1930s Peak Population: 500

Gleeson completes the Cochise County ghost town triangle with Courtland and Pearce. The jail, hospital ruins, and schoolhouse remain. A caretaker lives on-site and gives informal tours to visitors.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Jail survives
  • Hospital ruins
  • Caretaker lives there

Location

Address: Gleeson, AZ

Coordinates: 31.8333, -109.8333