OLD HATCHITA

NAME: Old Hatchita
COUNTY: Grant
ROADS: 2WD
GRID #(see map): 7
CLIMATE: Hot summer; mild winter
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Spring or fall
COMMENTS: Abandoned; many scattered ruins. May take three hours to explore entire site.
REMAINS: Many buildings scattered throughout the area
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Dates back to 1875. The mine produced lead, silver, copper, and turquoise. Post office opened in 1882. This was the site where two brothers named Hazlett were gunned down by a gang from Tombstone. John Ringo was suppose to have participated in this.
Submitted by: Tom McCurnin.


Old Hatchita
Courtesy Tom McCurnin


Old Hatchita
Courtesy Tom McCurnin


Old Hatchita
Courtesy Tom McCurnin

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