Exploring the Charm of Bisbee: A Journey Through History and Adventure All year, you carved Bisbee in prose. Through copper and sunset, it rose. Your Jeep climbed each peak, seeking history’s whispers. You turned dust into stories that glow. Bisbee is a place where the past meets the present, offering a unique blend of adventure and history. The Rich History of Bisbee Bisbee has a fascinating history that dates back to the late 19th century. Originally a mining town, it was known for its...

Tucked into the Mule Mountains of southeastern Arizona, Bisbee grew up fast after rich copper deposits were discovered in 1877. Backed by Phelps Dodge and anchored by the Copper Queen, the “remote” camp became a serious mining district, helped by rail connections and major investment that tied Bisbee’s copper to wider markets. By 1900, the Copper Queen wasn’t alone: companies like Calumet & Arizona and Shattuck & Arizona developed profitable ground, and Bisbee boomed as underground work...

Leaching Pond Demolition Bisbee legacy ending - Freeport McMoRan, the mining company, is currently demolishing the leaching ponds in...