The Douglas Mansion has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine. This former home is now a museum devoted to the history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features photographs, artifacts and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.
Topography base map of Prescott National Forest (NF) published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). This map uses the 1:24,000 FS topo USFS digital GIS topography map, roughly equivalent to 1:24000 topographic quadrangle (like USGS quads only produced by and for USFS).
Area Overview Map of Montezuma Castle National Monument (NM) Arizona and Tuzigoot National Monument (NM) in Arizona. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
Brochure and Map of Arizona State Parks and Trails. Published by Arizona State Parks & Trails.
Jerome SHP
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_State_Historic_Park
The Douglas Mansion has been an eye-catching landmark in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine. This former home is now a museum devoted to the history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features photographs, artifacts and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.
Nearby Parks
Museum and Exhibits
Park Rules
If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget
to visit one of the three nearby state parks!
Dead Horse Ranch State Park (10 miles)
Nestled in the cool climate of the town of
Cottonwood, this park offers recreational
opportunities such as camping, hiking,
mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, horseback
riding and more. Cabins and access to the
Verde River are also available. (928) 634-5283
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
(11 miles) A 600-acre stretch of the Verde River
that extends from Tuzigoot Bridge to Beasly
Flats below Camp Verde, this conservation area
provides excellent fishing, hiking, swimming,
bird watching, and kayaking opportunities.
(928) 639-0312
Fort Verde State Historic Park (25 miles)
Experience living history and life through the
eyes of a frontier soldier. The fort was a base
for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and
soldiers in the 1870s and 1880s. From 1865
– 1891 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde, and Fort
Verde were home to officers, doctors, families,
enlisted men, and scouts. (928) 567-3275
In the park theatre, watch a 28-minute video on
the history of Jerome mining. Exhibits include
a 3D model of the Jerome mines; there were
about 100 miles of mining tunnels beneath the
city. You may also enjoy the mineral exhibits
and panoramic photographs from the early
1900s. On the grounds outside you can see
a collection of 1900s ore cars, Dr. Douglas’s
buggy inside the Carriage House, and more.
General Rules
• Do not litter! “Leave no trace” and pack
out what you bring in, or use the trash
receptacles provided in the park.
• Drive your vehicle only on designated
paved surfaces. Park only in designated
parking areas. Do not park on the side of
the road.
• Stay on designated trails. Cutting trails
degrades habitat and harms the landscape.
• Do not use glass containers in the park.
• All of our parks adhere to firearm and
hunting regulations. Please familiarize
yourself with this information.
Fires
• Fireworks are not permitted in state parks.
• You can find up-to-date fire restrictions at
azstateparks.com/fire-safety.
Pets
• Keep your pets on a maximum six-foot leash
at all times. Do not leave pets unattended.
• Pick up after your pet.
• Please keep non-service animals out of park
buildings.
• For additional information related to pets,
visit our website or ask park staff.
Additional Rules
• Do not run inside the park.
• Stay behind exhibit partitions.
• Stay at least 20 ft outside of park buildings
when smoking.
• Silence cell phones and personal
communication devices inside park
buildings.
• Skateboards and bicycles are not allowed
in the park.
• Commercial photography is authorized
under a special use permit.
The rules of this park are not limited to the rules
listed above. Additional park rules may be
found at azstateparks.com.
Established 1957
Jerome State Historic Park
JEROME
STATE HISTORIC PARK
01/22
Jerome State Historic Park reveals the story
of the city of Jerome while preserving the
historic Douglas Mansion. This former home
is now a museum devoted to the history of
the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The
museum features exhibits of photographs,
artifacts, and minerals in addition to a video
presentation and a 3-D model of the town
and its underground mines. There are more
displays outside along with a picnic area
offering a beautiful panoramic view of the
Verde Valley. Take a break and enjoy a picnic
lunch at the park’s outdoor picnic area.
The Douglas Mansion has been a landmark
in Jerome since 1916, when James S. Douglas
built it on the hill just above his Little Daisy
Mine. The house featured a wine cellar, billiard
room, marble shower, steam heat, and, much
ahead of its time, a central vacuum system.
Douglas was most proud of the fact that the
house was constructed of adobe bricks that
were made on site.
Thank you for visiting!
100 Douglas Rd, Jerome, AZ 86331
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Jerome’s History
Jerome’s modern history began in 1876 when
three prospectors staked claims on rich copper
deposits. They sold out to a group that formed
the United Verde Copper Company in 1883.
The resultant mining camp of board and canvas
shacks was named in honor of Eugene Jerome,
the venture’s principal backer. Hopes for the
enterprise ran high, but the costs of operating,
especially for transportation, outstripped
profits, and the company folded in less than
two years.
It took the vision and vast financial resources
of a new owner, William A. Clark, to bring in
a narrow gauge railroad and reduce freight
costs. By the early 20th century, the United
Verde was the largest producing copper mine
in the Arizona Territory. Jerome was becoming
a frame and brick town, and could boast two
churches, an opera house, a school, and
several civic buildings.
In 1912, James S. Douglas purchased and
began development of the Little Daisy Mine.
By 1916,
