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Jerome | What's in a name, Arizona? | FOX 10 Phoenix

Hit the road with FOX 10's Brian Webb and photojournalist Brian Kae as they journey to Jerome, Arizona, the historic hilltop town known as "The Wickedest Town in the West!" Perched at 5,000 feet, this former copper mining boomtown, which boasts a permanent population of just 400, has a past rich with debauchery, deep pockets, and dramatic decline. Discover the surprising true story of how this rugged outpost secured its name from Eugene Murray Jerome—a wealthy New York lawyer who invested $150K sight-unseen and was promised the town would be named after him as a sweetener for the deal. Learn how Jerome was founded on mineral claims in 1876, became a major copper producer, and ultimately transitioned from a bustling mining operation to the artistic and tourist destination it is today after the mines closed in 1953. The episode digs into Jerome's legendary reputation for sin and spirits. Local historians explain how the town earned its "wicked" moniker thanks to early 20th-century newspaper rivalries that sensationalized the gambling, brothels, and drinking typical of a booming mining community. Then, join a haunted tour guide amidst the atmospheric ruins of the Bartlett Hotel to explore why Jerome is considered one of the most haunted places in the state. From tales of dead miners, police officers, and prostitutes to theories about copper's energy-conducting properties, the confluence of dark history, Native American past, and the arrival of free-spirited "hippies" in the 70s—some even dabbling in black magic—has created a uniquely active paranormal hotspot. For the ultimate scare, find out why room 32 at the famously haunted Jerome Grand Hotel (the town's former hospital) is the place to book for a ghost encounter! Beyond the ghosts, the area is a vibrant artist enclave that defines modern Jerome. At Firebrick Studio watch the incredible craft of lamp working, a mesmerizing form of glassblowing where artist Mark Galen Lucas creates delicate, custom ornaments using techniques originally developed for scientific glasswork. Whether you're drawn to the spectacular views, the unique history, or the spooky stories, this episode of “What’s In A Name, Arizona?” is a fascinating look at how a massive investment, an abundance of copper, and a cast of eccentric characters shaped the identity of this one-of-a-kind Arizona landmark. Subscribe to FOX 10 Phoenix!    / @fox10phoenix   #fox10phoenix #whatsinaname #arizona FOX 10 Phoenix delivers breaking news, live events, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Phoenix, Arizona and across the nation. Watch more FOX 10 Phoenix on YouTube: What's in a name, Arizona?:    • What's in a name, Arizona?   Arizona headlines:    • Arizona headlines   Top videos of the week:    • Top Videos