American Flag is a ghost town located in Pinal County, Arizona. Established in the late 19th century, it was once a modest mining camp that played a role in the region’s mining history. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Pinal County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 32°36′N, 110°46′W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
Established: Late 1870s
Disestablished: Circa 1890
Comments: American Flag was founded by prospector Isaac Lorraine as the American Flag mine and mining camp in the late 1870s. In 1881, the town was sold to the Richardson Mining Company of New York. The town was small and had a population of about forty, on average. Little is known about the mining camp after 1884.
Remains: The first area post office and water tank, old barn, and corrals.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: American Flag’s brief existence reflects the transient nature of mining camps during Arizona’s mining boom in the late 19th century. The remaining structures offer a glimpse into the past, attracting history enthusiasts and explorers interested in the state’s rich heritage.
