Stoddard - Arizona Ghost Town

STODDARD

NAME: Stoddard
COUNTY: Yavapai
ROADS: 2WD
LEGAL INFO: T12N, R2E
CLIMATE: Mild winter, warm summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime

COMMENTS: Just east of Mayer.
REMAINS: The old school, chimneys, and a few assorted buildings.

Stoddard's post office started December 15, 1882 and discontinued September 15, 1927. Named in honor of Isaac T. Stoddard, Stoddard contained the first copper smelter in its district. Stoddard had a school, boardinghouse, general store, auto garages, and much more. There was a population of about 300 people in Stoddard during its heyday. When the price of copper dropped in the 1930's, the town closed down. Stoddard Courtesy Kurt Wenner	Stoddard Courtesy Sharlot hall Museum, Prescott Stoddard Courtesy Kurt Wenner Stoddard Courtesy Kurt Wenner

Stoddard's post office started December 15, 1882 and discontinued September 15, 1927. Named in honor of Isaac T. Stoddard, Stoddard contained the first copper smelter in its district. Stoddard had a school, boardinghouse, general store, auto garages, and much more. There was a population of about 300 people in Stoddard during its heyday. When the price of copper dropped in the 1930's, the town closed down.

Stoddard
Courtesy Kurt Wenner

Stoddard
Courtesy Sharlot hall Museum, Prescott

Stoddard
Courtesy Kurt Wenner

Stoddard
Courtesy Kurt Wenner

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