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The Wickedest Town in the West- Jerome, AZ

The Wickedest Town in the West- Jerome, AZ

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Journey with us to an old mining town with a rough and tumble past, complete with jails, brothels and ghosts...


Book Recommendations:

"Jerome Arizona: The Wickedest Town in the Wild West" by Deborah Amsberry: This book delves into the rich history of Jerome, from its rowdy days as a mining town to its transformation into an artistic community and ghost town. It covers the town's infamous wild west days and its haunted reputation

"Soiled Doves" by Anne Shelley is a historical fiction novel set in Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881. The story follows Lily, a woman who finds herself in desperate circumstances after her husband's sudden death. With no other options, she turns to a brothel for survival. The book explores the lives of women in the Wild West and their struggles and resilience.


Sources & Reference Material:


https://jeromelocal.com/attractions/


https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/stays/arizona/jerome-grand-hotel-az


https://mysterioustravels.com/jerome-ghost-town/


https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jeromes-sliding-jail


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