Arizona

Bradshaw City, nestled in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA, stands as a testament to a bygone era. Its genesis dates back to 1863 when William D. Bradshaw established it as a bustling mining camp. Named after its visionary founder, Bradshaw City flourished on the heels of a gold discovery on the northwest slope of Mount Wasson.

What began as a modest cluster of tents swiftly burgeoned into a thriving community boasting hundreds of structures—dance halls, eateries, saloons, and lodgings—catering to a population swelling to nearly 5000 souls. Anchored by the Tiger Mine, conveniently located near the "Central #26: Crown King Back-road," the town buzzed with activity.

Yet, as the years waned, so did the fervor of its mining industry. By the close of 1871, miners and fortune-seekers began dispersing in pursuit of new opportunities elsewhere. By the dawn of the 1880s, the Tiger Mine's yield dwindled, and with it, Bradshaw City's fortunes ebbed away into obscurity.

Today, only scattered foundations and a solemn forest service marker serve as reminders of the once-vibrant community. A fragment of the city's cemetery endures as a silent witness to its past glory.