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Metcalf

A ghost town of unknown status in Greenlee County, Arizona.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Metcalf ghost town, Arizona
Photo: Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Arizona
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Metcalf isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Caroli

Greenlee County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Boyles, Guthrie, Oroville — Metcalf keeps them company on the map.

The story of Metcalf

Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.

Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection for the Browns and the Chargers. He was also the 1988 US Track and Field Champion in the long jump and a two-time NCAA Champion in the same event at Texas. His father Terry was a three time Pro Bowl running back for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Argonauts and Washington Redskins.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Metcalf is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Metcalf is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Metcalf FAQs

Where is Metcalf located?
Metcalf is in Greenlee County, Arizona. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Metcalf in?
Metcalf sits in Greenlee County, Arizona. See our full guide to ghost towns in Greenlee County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Metcalf?
Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23, 1968) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Gre
What remains at Metcalf today?
The on-the-ground condition of Metcalf is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Metcalf?
Here's the honest truth: access to Metcalf is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Eric Metcalf”), CC BY-SA.

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