Arizona's Fairbank (Ghost Town) Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Join us on an exciting journey through Fairbank, Arizona, a captivating ghost town rich in history and stories. In this video, we’ll take you on a comprehensive tour of the town and its eerie cemetery, unveiling the past and the lives of those who once called this place home.
Highlights include:
The Town Tour:
Discover the remains of Fairbank, a once-thriving community that faced eviction by powerful cattle barons. See what’s left of the buildings and learn about the town’s fascinating history.
The Cemetery:
Walk through the historic cemetery and hear the stories of the people buried there. Experience the poignant atmosphere of this resting place, filled with tales of the past.
The School Museum:
Explore the old school, now transformed into a museum. Dive into the exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of education in Fairbank and its role in the community.
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Always wonderful seeing your videos Randy and the excitement photography. Looking forward to more.
Thank you so much for this. I made Tucson Arizona my home in 1986 because I fell in love with the beauty of the desert and mountains. I am glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing!
Hi rarepenny, Your welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun visit to a new place. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
Thanks again, Randy, Your videos are awesome 👍
Favorite smell? The desert after it rains...
I agree Peter, Since I was a kid growing up in Quartzsite it has been one of my favorites. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks, that was very cool. You are right about stepping back in time for one day. My sister and I really enjoyed this one. The murals and teachers contract. Thanks
Hi John, Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. The contract was very interesting to see. Have a great week and we'll see ya on the next one!
Wow, That's a neat little town. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, Have a good one!
Well I commented on your post that this video was taken down..... I watched it Saturday evening and it was fine so....
Anyway I enjoyed this video, the little ghost town and as always it was fun to tag along with you......
See you here next time 😂
Thanks Kajunguy, I enjoyed getting out to explore it. Have a good day and we'll see ya on the next one.
We took the Amtrak from Chicago to Grand Junction Colorado and yes it was cool & very interesting! Try it sometime 😁
Hi Joyouslily, I think that would be a fun trip and will definitely try it sometime. Have a great week!
Ice cream shop used to be a Dairy Queen. Went there all the time on our way up to Mt Graham in early 60’s. Still has great DQ like ice cream.😊
Hi Roxanne, That's good to know. Next time I'm there I will stop and have an ice cream. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
A must see, VERY interesting sites to see when your there, enjoy
Hi Michaele, Thanks and have a wonderful day!
You were correct when you said Monsoon season, it is early this year & up north & the east have been hit. Here in Glendale we are praying to get some rain! Thank you for your videos! Am glad you ended up in a cabin. KOA's are great.
Hi Jofleury, I'm glad you enjoy the videos and hope the rain comes your was soon. I like the KOA experience, especially on some longer trips. I tend to mix it up with some boondocking as well. Thank you and have great day!
Randy thanks for another wonderful video. Great video on the murals. As you panned across the first one I thought the painted on guy was real. See ya later
Hi Cardscarl, Thank you for the kind words and the Super Thanks. I really do appreciate the support. Have a great week!
Interesting town, Benson ! Amtrak station was a laugher 😵💫🥳. Also, the San Pedro river area ….Fairbank, a mining town ? What type mine I wonder…….The old west….. Thanks again 🤠👍
ChollaJJ, Fairbank started out as a milling site to process the ore from the mines near Tombstone and surrounding areas. Before that they had to send all the ore back east to process, so it was a huge time saver. Interesting history. Thanks again.
R&R Pizza is actually a really good place to eat! The "Christmas Tree Stand" actually is connected to threaded rod. When tightened down. it helps hold the building together.
Hi Peggy, The threaded rod make sense now that you mention it. I'll check out R&R pizza next time I pass thru. Thanks for the recommendation and have a great week!
Blessing to have a comfy cabin to rest inside out of the elements, murals are a bonus for sure. I am sure that even with a teachers contract if the right man came along the teacher would kick the nun teachers contract habit. Very cool little town.
Hi Bosslady, Yes, I was glad to get the cabin that night. I rained most of the night and had AC.😁 Have a great day!
@@SeabeeTraveler It is a great day still vertical and breathing counting blessings, thanking God for helping me do the things I need to do. Thank you for the videos. Its fun to travel along with you without physically being there. It's the best way you can share your adventures
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Very nice, thanks.
You're welcome Ralph, Have a great week!
Interesting video. If you go to the Find a Grave site, the Fairbank Az cemetery is there and it has a lot of the grave sites and names.
Hi Briannave, Thank you for letting me know about that site. Than could be helpful in the future. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Monsoons start June 15 - Sept 30th I am down the road from this place.
Hi Judy, Thanks for sharing that. The only part of the year I don't look forward to because of the humidity. Love the storms though. Living so close, you probably know a lot about the areas history. I really enjoyed my visit. Have a great week!
The building at 36 minutes in with the black 'X' at the upper end - the 'X' is part of bracing. The 'X's were across from each other at the narrow ends and would have a metal rod reaching between each 'X' at that end.
Hi Bob, Thanks for letting me know. It makes sense now that you point it out. Always happy to learn new stuff. Thanks again and have a great week!
It’s funny how the term monsoon gets miscarries or loses its meaning it simply means reversing or changing of the wins seasonally meaning in India, where the term comes from the winds normally come from the north over the Himalayan into the rest of the subcontinent known as India, in a summertime, the wins reverse and come from the Indian oceanbring lots of higher dewpoint and when they crash against the Himalayan, which are extremely tall squeezes out causing mass amount of rain, but monsoon has nothing to do with rain. It has to do with the changing of the winds.
Hi Katarina, That is interesting. When the season starts for us the storms come from the east instead of the west like the rest of the year. So that makes sense. Thank you for sharing that and have a great day!
The metal X pieces are on both ends of a rod that goes through the building on both ends to stabilize horizontal stress. Masonry building have tremendous vertical strength but not so much horizontal strength. I have seen these items on several of your videos. Many are more decorative.
Hi Ken, I'm always learning new things on these trips and appreciate the input. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
@@SeabeeTraveler I’m afraid that I may be too blunt and rude. I get so focused I forget I’m dealing with a person. Please don’t take offense and I’ll work at this. I enjoy your videos very much. We lived in Arizona for 70 years then moved to Arkansas. Your videos take us home.
@@kenbyers8036 No offense taken Ken. I appreciate the input. See ya on the next one!
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Wow! That's some cool family history. He seems like he was pretty tough guy and probably had some good stories to tell. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
I live in Southern Arizona. It would be nice if you would mention what direction Fairbank is from Benson. Also, how many miles it is and what highway it is on.
Hi Kolgy, It's about 30 miles almost straight south on highway 80 then right on highway 82. Hope that helps and have a great week!
Palo Christi or crucifixion thorn tree, is the plant. "Cages"?😂 that was funny. The old original Tombstone cemetery has lots of "cages", too. You were so close to it. The "Boothill" tourist trap Is Not the real cemetery at Tombstone.✌🏽
Hi Cat, Thanks for letting me know which plant that was. "Cage" was all I could think of at the moment😂 Is the original cemetery down where the jewish portion is as well. I'm sorry I missed it, I would have enjoyed seeing that. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
@SeabeeTraveler It's on the west end of Allen Street. W. Allen, west of hwy 80 and all tourist parts of town. The stagecoach house and barns are across the street from this cemetery. It's pretty large, with lots of soldier's graves. Not sure it has a Jewish section. But, I'm sure all the military stones are marked with the deceased religious preferences. No one ever goes to this cemetery. But, it's the official one. Boothill was allegedly, for undesirables. But, nah. It was put right there next to the hwy for a tourist attraction. Shhhhh, tho. They're still "too tough" on that.😂✌🏽
@@cat_terrell Thank you for sharing that. I'll look it up on maps for the next time I'm in that area.