Tip Top

Young Miners

State: Arizona County: Yavapai County Founded: 1875 Abandoned: 1895 Peak Population: 500

Tip Top was a silver mining town with about 500 residents. The cemetery tells a sad story - most graves are young men who died in mining accidents or violence. Stone foundations and mine shafts remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Fall-Spring

Difficulty: Difficult (4WD)

Time Needed: Half day

Quick Facts

  • Cemetery of young men
  • Silver mining
  • 500 at peak

Location

Address: Tip Top, AZ

Coordinates: 33.9167, -112.0333