We earn a commission from affiliate links that may be included in this post. newimage10 = new Image(); Route 66 [], Copyright 2021 Oatman Chamber of Commerce, Oatman Historic Ghost Town and Mining Camp. The history of Oatman is a story of give and take, from a turn of the century boomtown to todays small but unique and memorable tourist destination. More on Oatman here: http://www.desertusa.com/oatman/du_oa. Lonnie & Jennifer Burch 5/17/2009 Edward & Laura Dominguez 5/23/2009 Oatman Chamber of Commerce P.O. This gold mining town of 15,000 Goldrush prospectors, miners and townsfolk in 1915, is now a lively tourist town of about 150 inhabitants. No gunfight as scheduled? Receptions are memorable at the Oatman Hotel (which by the way, does not rent rooms at present). The next event will be on Veterans Day, November 11, thanking and honoring all our veterans and enlisted personnel. Reenactments of old favorite small towns to visit in the United States. (I'd like to add that a little girl was with her family nearby and was FEEDING THE DONKEYS HOT CHEETOS IN FRONT OF THESE PEOPLE. The Oatman Ghost Rider Gunfighters are the oldest gunfighter group in Arizona, and theyre not to be missed. No portion of this document may be reproduced, copied or revised without written permission of the authors. Richard & Nancy Tejchman 10/10/2017 One friendly poltergeist known as Oatie is believed to be the ghost of William Ray Flour, an Irish miner who died behind the hotel. At one time it was legitimately described as a ghost town and once had a population in excess of 10,000 residents. Only one way to find out! Oatman, Arizona, bills itself as a throwback to the Old West, a "living ghost town." Steven & Ashley Hilton 10/7/2017 newimage3.src = "clipart/ow2.jpg"; var MessageText = " Outlaws Gunfighters Shootouts in Oatman & Laughlin!" Believe it or not, weve got more! We explored Flagstaff on a day trip and cant wait to go back. The "locals" are horrible peopleone followed me and took photos of my butt. Hours Phone Directions Write a review. This little town(population 75 people) was a really cool stop on our road trip from Vegas- Lake Havasu. She repeated what I was told before about "enough money on the street" but there was a show at 1:30 so she thought there would be a show. She is buried at the West Hill Cemetery in Sherman, Texas. A 1921 fire destroyed most of the town. 1251 Highway 95 - Bullhead City - AZ - 86442 - United States. Leather Shop. The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is dedicated to the purposes of preserving the heritage of northwestern Arizona and of presenting Our rides vary in length starting at 30 minutes, for beginner to advanced-level riders.