Galeyville - Arizona Ghost Town

GALEYVILLE

NAME: Galeyville
COUNTY: Cochise
ROADS: 2WD
LEGAL INFO: T17S, R31E
CLIMATE: Mild winter, hot summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter, fall, spring

COMMENTS: 6 Mile from Portal. Most of the wood buildings were moved to Paradise.
REMAINS: Nothing

Galeyville's post office was established January 6, 1881 and discontinued May 31, 1882. Named after John H. Galey, who was an oil man from Texas, this town had a smelter which was later moved to Benson, AZ. Galeyville only lasted 2 years and had quite a reputation for being a hangout for outlaws, especially Curly Bill Brocious. It is uncertain whether the mines played out or Galey got in over his head, but he made good on his debts and the town died. The smelter was moved to Benson and the buildings to Paradise and Galeyville, for having once had 500 residents, was no more.

Galeyville's post office was established January 6, 1881 and discontinued May 31, 1882. Named after John H. Galey, who was an oil man from Texas, this town had a smelter which was later moved to Benson, AZ. Galeyville only lasted 2 years and had quite a reputation for being a hangout for outlaws, especially Curly Bill Brocious. It is uncertain whether the mines played out or Galey got in over his head, but he made good on his debts and the town died. The smelter was moved to Benson and the buildings to Paradise and Galeyville, for having once had 500 residents, was no more.

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