Catoctin - Arizona Ghost Town

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NAME: Catoctin
COUNTY: Yavapai
ROADS: 4WD
LEGAL INFO: T12N, R2W
CLIMATE: Mild winter, hot summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime

COMMENTS: Just off U.S. 89
REMAINS: Some mining equipment and one standing building.

Catoctin's post office was established December 29, 1902 and discontinued July 15, 1920. Discovered in 1884 by Frank Alters, Catoctin never amounted to much. Named after Alter's Pennsylvania home, the town reported a population of 20 in 1914. Today one building remains.	Catoctin circa 1910 Courtesy Sharlott Hall Museum Catoctin Courtesy Kurt Wenner

Catoctin's post office was established December 29, 1902 and discontinued July 15, 1920. Discovered in 1884 by Frank Alters, Catoctin never amounted to much. Named after Alter's Pennsylvania home, the town reported a population of 20 in 1914. Today one building remains.

Catoctin circa 1910
Courtesy Sharlott Hall Museum

Catoctin
Courtesy Kurt Wenner

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