Calabasas is a ghost town located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Once a thriving settlement, it now stands as a tribute to the ebb and flow of human endeavor in the American Southwest. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Santa Cruz County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 31.5540° N, 110.9920° W
Elevation: 3,085 feet (940 meters)
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Established: 1837
Disestablished: 1920s
Comments: Originally founded as a Spanish mission in the early 19th century, Calabasas was later developed as a stagecoach stop and military post. The town experienced several periods of growth and decline, largely due to its strategic location near the Mexican border.
Remains: Few ruins of the original structures, including the mission and military post, can be seen today.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Calabasas played a significant role in the borderland history of Arizona, with its roots tracing back to Spanish colonization and its later significance during the Apache Wars. Its abandonment was precipitated by the rerouting of transportation lines and changing economic fortunes.
