Haunted Jerome

Haunted America

by Patricia Jacobson, Midge Steuber

Discover just how Jerome, Arizona, became known as "America's Largest Ghost Town"--and what spirits walk its historic streets.

Jerome was once home to the largest copper mine in Northern Arizona, built on the steep terrain of Cleopatra Hill. The small town, population fifteen thousand at its peak, was shockingly nefarious. Diversions for the hardworking miners came by way of saloons, gambling and ladies of the evening. Shootouts and murders, violent accidents in the mines and smelters and fires and diseases scourged its denizens. Life was tough on the mountain--death came too soon for many. When the copper mine closed in 1953, Jerome was rendered a ghost town, and its spirits still lurk among the living. The stories in this book will convince you they are here for a reason.

Includes photos!

Genres: Nonfiction

131 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2019

Reviews

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of detail, but the actual locations of the spots would be ideal. The stories in italics were a bit drawn out and long winded, like they were fabricated as a campfire ghost story.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shout out to Kate at Kate’s Books for this awesome rec!

[Carole Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a gift from a friend because 1) love ghost stories, 2) love history, and 3) the name of the town is my hubby's first name.

The city of Jerome was once the largest copper mine in Northern Arizona. This small town has one heck of history. Tragic in many ways and the town became a ghost town in more than one way in the 1950s. There are few people who have stayed and their neighbors are spirits who are stuck here.

This was very interesting. I knew a little bit about Jerome, but not too much. I believe one of my Ghost shows went to a place in that town, but I can't be too sure (it's been so long and I watch too much to remember every episode lol). Apparently the city of Jerome is extremely haunted. Which this book does go over some stories, but also the history. With the history that town had I can def see a few hauntings. Lots of deaths. Lots of tragedy.

Loved the pictures shown of buildings and the town. That was nice.

I do feel some places were a bit long-winded.

All-in-all, this was very interesting. Lots of town stories and ghost stories. If you need something interesting, but easy to read...this is good. :)

4 stars from me.

ONE WORD SUMMARY: Interesting

[Holley Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a good read, because the authors did not just talk about the ghost sitings in Jerome; They talk about the history of the area and who the spirits might be.

I would have liked it if they added the pictures of the spirits they say have been caught on camera. However, it is still worth reading.

[Patsy Crockett · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in the history and hauntings of this actual ghost town in Arizona, then this book is what you need to read. We went to Jerome this summer and I really wished I had read it before we went. I understand that October is a very busy month to stay here.

[Blissom Booblé · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read on Jerome, AZ to date. Much research and respect went into writing about the spiritual realm of this place.

[Taniia Edwards-Vollmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good one if you like ghost stories and have visited Jerome! What a unique town.