Jerome State Historic Park 
Douglas Rd.
Jerome, AZ 86331
928-634-5381
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/JERO/index.html
State Park: Birding, Hike, History, Picnic, Walk
Jerome’s modern history began in 1876 when three prospectors staked claims on rich copper deposits. They sold out to a group which formed the United Verde Copper Company in 1883.