The mine saw reductions in productivity in the 1900s and permanently closed after World War II. At one point, 18 men were hanged near the home of Vulture City’s founder, Henry Wickenburg. At its height, Vulture City held 5,000 residents and had a fair share of crime. In 1863, prospectors discovered gold in Vulture City, which eventually turned into the most productive gold mine in Arizona history. And each has camping nearby so you can make an overnight trip to one, or plan an Arizona road trip to visit them all. Ghost Towns in Arizona You Won’t Want to Missįrom Vulture City to Swansea, each town has unique attractions and plenty of history. Seneca Lake saw its rise and fall in the 1970s. Most were founded in the late 1800s or early 1900s, except for one.
In modern times, these cities are remnants of their former glory and draw tourists instead of prospectors.
