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Gillett

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

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

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Gillett just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Leslie Alexander Gillett (February 15, 1881 – February 20, 1969) was an American college football coach.

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

The story of Gillett

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

Leslie Alexander Gillett (February 15, 1881 – February 20, 1969) was an American college football coach. He served as the third head football coach at the University of Arizona, coaching for one season in 1902 and compiling a record of 5–0. He was later chief highway engineer of New Mexico from 1918 to 1922.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Gillett 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 Gillett 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.

Gillett FAQs

Where is Gillett located?
Gillett is in Yavapai County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Gillett in?
Gillett sits in Yavapai County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Yavapai County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Gillett?
Leslie Alexander Gillett (February 15, 1881 – February 20, 1969) was an American college football coach. He served as the third head football coach at the University of Arizona, coaching for one season in 1902 and compiling a record of 5–0.
What remains at Gillett today?
The on-the-ground condition of Gillett 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 Gillett?
Here's the honest truth: access to Gillett 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 (“Leslie Gillett”), CC BY-SA.

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