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Curtis

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

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

Curtis ghost town, Arizona
Photo: BrokenSphere (CC BY 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Curtis isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL).

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

The story of Curtis

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

Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Taylor was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Sacramento Mountain Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Curtis 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 Curtis 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.

Curtis FAQs

Where is Curtis located?
Curtis is in Yavapai County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Curtis in?
Curtis sits in Yavapai County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Yavapai County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Curtis?
Curtis Trishton Taylor (born July 13, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL).
What remains at Curtis today?
The on-the-ground condition of Curtis 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 Curtis?
Here's the honest truth: access to Curtis 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 (“Curtis Taylor (American football)”), CC BY-SA.

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