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Alexandra

A ghost town of unknown status in Yavapai County, Arizona.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Alexandra ghost town, Arizona
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Alexandra isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Alexandra is a ghost town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The ghost town was settled during the frontier days of 1875 as a mining camp until abandoned in 1896. Alexandra is ten miles (16 km) east of Mayer.

Yavapai County holds 24 documented ghost towns, including American Ranch, Apron Crossing, Big Bug — Alexandra keeps them company on the map.

The story of Alexandra

Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.

Alexandra is a ghost town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The ghost town was settled during the frontier days of 1875 as a mining camp until abandoned in 1896. Alexandra is ten miles (16 km) east of Mayer.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Alexandra is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Alexandra is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Alexandra FAQs

Where is Alexandra located?
Alexandra is in Yavapai County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Alexandra in?
Alexandra sits in Yavapai County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Yavapai County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Alexandra?
Alexandra is a ghost town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The ghost town was settled during the frontier days of 1875 as a mining camp until abandoned in 1896. Alexandra is ten miles (16 km) east of Mayer.
What remains at Alexandra today?
The on-the-ground condition of Alexandra is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Alexandra?
Here's the honest truth: access to Alexandra is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Alexandra, Arizona”), CC BY-SA.

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