Small Town Of Chloride, Arizona Seems Frozen In Time

Some things change while others stay the same. This statement can certainly be applied to some of the smallest towns in the Grand Canyon State. One charming place that seems frozen in time is the historic small town of Chloride, Arizona. Once a mining town, not much has changed since its founding.

The tiny town of Chloride is a former mining community in Mohave County. Today, it's considered the "oldest continuously inhabited mining town in Arizona." It's also been referred to as a "living ghost town."

Chloride was first established as a silver mining camp in 1862. At its height, there were over 75 mines and 2,000 people living in town.

Of course, just like many other mining towns, resources eventually dried up, mines closed, people left, and Chloride became a veritable ghost town. Today, around 400 people reside in Chloride.

If you wish to visit Chloride (and we highly suggest you do), you'll feel as though you're stepping back into the 1800s. You should first stop by the Arizona Tourist Information Center on Tennessee Avenue for maps and brochures and to ask questions before exploring.

Among the must-visit sites in town is the Chloride Cemetery where you can walk around and view headstones dating back to the early 1900s.

Whether you need a bite to eat, a place to spend the night, or both, Yesterday's Restaurant and Shep Miner's Inn is another must-visit location in town. The restaurant's menu is full of classic American dishes and the inn is charming and quirky -- surely an experience to be had here in Chloride!

A more modern point of interest in the town of Chloride is Roy Purcell's Murals. Painted on a 2,000-foot rock in the Cerbat Mountains, the colorful murals are worth seeing.

Have you ever taken a step back in time with a visit to the small town of Chloride, Arizona? Let us know in the comments. To learn more, head to the Visit Chloride AZ website and give the Chloride Chamber of Commerce Facebook page a follow.

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A Charming And Historic Small Town In Arizona, Chloride Is Seemingly Frozen In Time

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