Metcalf's post office was established August 25, 1899 and discontinued May 15, 1936. Once a town of 4000 to 5000 people, now covered by mine tailings, Metcalf lasted through the depression years. The copper mine, originally discovered in 1870, was the mainstay of the town.This town even had its own wood burning railroad nicknamed the "little emma" that brought ore out of its canyon. The townsfolk left as the mines played out. Today, nothing is left. -GT

Metcalf in Greenlee County is covered with mine garbage from Morenci mine. Post office opened on august 25, 1899 and closed on May 15, 1936. Once a town were lived between 4000-5000 people, is now covered with mine garbage. The copper mine witch were discovered in 1870 was the towns living heart. This town had his own railroad with the name "Little Emma", witch brought the ore out of the canyon. When the mine was empty, people disappeared and now is nothing left. Bobby Zlatevski