Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Yavapai County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Simmons. Isaiah Simmons (born July 26, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
Yavapai County holds 24 documented ghost towns, including Alexandra, American Ranch, Apron Crossing — Simmons keeps them company on the map.
The story of Simmons
Arizona's ghost towns are sun-bleached and honest — copper, silver, and gold camps that lived fast and died the moment the ore did.
Isaiah Simmons (born July 26, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals eighth overall in the 2020 NFL draft. While at Clemson, Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Simmons 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 Simmons 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.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Isaiah Simmons”), CC BY-SA.
