This story originally published by the Verde Independent on May 12, 2016 Don Robertson, 73, may not be the King of Jerome, but he does live in his own little kingdom atop the tiny historic mining town. Robertson is the owner of the Gold King Mine and Ghost Town which sits about a mile above[…]
Story courtesy of the Verde Independent, published October 5, 2013 Jerome will host musicians and artists at the third annual Gold King Mine Americana festival Saturday, Oct. 12. Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees can enjoy more than a dozen Americana musicians, food from onsite vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Admission for adults is $10, and[…]
The diversity of items at the Gold King Mine can be mind boggling. If you are a photographer, this can easily be an all day excursion. If you enjoy old buildings, wood, rust, cars, trucks, mining equipment, old saw mills powered by a large hit and miss engine, then this is the place you want[...]
A road crew from Arizona Highways visited the Gold King Mine to film a segment. Here are a few images from that day, June 7, 2010. Photos by Ron Chilston Arizona Highways TV Episode: Don’s Dream
