Cascabel is a ghost town located in the state of Arizona, within Cochise County. Once a bustling settlement, it now stands as a tribute to the relentless passage of time and nature’s reclamation. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Cochise County
Zip Code: 85602
Latitude / Longitude: 32.2912° N, 110.2662° W
Elevation: 3,215 feet (980 meters)
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Established: Not available
Disestablished: Not available
Comments: Cascabel was once a small but vibrant community that thrived on agriculture and ranching. Its decline began as transportation routes shifted, leading to a dwindling population. The name Cascabel derives from Spanish for “rattle”, because an early settler killed a large rattlesnake here. Cascabel was a small farming community. The post office was started by Alex Herron, a small ranch and store owner, in 1916.
When deciding what to name the Cascabel post office, Herron, while on the way to Benson, met a Mexican man with a dead rattlesnake. Herron asked what the snake’s name was and the man replied “Cascabel.” This was the name Herron decided to name the post office.
Remains: Only a few abandoned structures remain, hinting at the town’s past life, including some ranch buildings and the old post office.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Cascabel’s serene and remote location makes it a point of interest for those seeking solitude and a glimpse into the past.
