Adamana, Arizona

Adamana, Arizona

Adamana, Arizona, is a ghost town in Apache County. Named after local sheep rancher Adam Hanna, it was established in 1896, and had a post office until 1969. It was a railroad stop and a ranching settlement, once known as the "Gateway to the Painted Desert." At its peak, Adamana had about 30 families, a post office, a school, and a store. When a gas plant was established in Adamana and the new Interstate 40 passed it by, the residents began to leave. The hotel burned down in 1965, destroying some irreplaceable treasures such as the hotel register which was signed by such people as Theodore Roosevelt and the King of Spain.

Adamana Today

Today, all that is left in Adamana are three buildings and a mobile home. To reach the town, take Exit 303 off I-40 west to Adamana Road and then head south a few miles to the natural gas facility, then turn west just before the entrance, cross the railroad tracks, and come back on the other side. However, please note that all of the buildings are currently inhabited. Adamana is private property and visitors are not welcome.

References

* http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/az/adamana.html


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