Gleeson Ghost Town
Cochise County, Arizona31.7339, -109.8300
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
State Trust Land · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 15 miTombstone, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,920 ft1,501 m
Gleeson is a ghost town in Cochise County, Arizona. It lies at about 4,920 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1875.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Gleeson. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tombstone, AZ, about 15 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 68 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Courtland2.8 mi northeast
- Pearce12 mi north
- Fairbank21 mi west
- Millville21 mi west
- Charleston21 mi west
- Contention City22 mi west
- Cochise27 mi north
- Russellville28 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: State Trust Land
PAD-US places this spot on State Trust Land, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Tombstone. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Tombstone station (USC00028619), 14 miles away. About 13.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Cochise County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.73390, -109.83000 |
| Elevation | 4,920 ft (1,501 m) |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Also known as | Gleeson, AZ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2743408 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Gleeson ghost town?
In Cochise County, Arizona, at 31.7339, -109.8300. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tombstone, AZ, about 15 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 68 miles away.
Can you visit Gleeson?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on State Trust Land, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
When is the best time to visit Gleeson?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Tombstone. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Gleeson?
Yes. Courtland (2.8 mi), Pearce (12 mi), Fairbank (21 mi), Millville (21 mi).
