Oatman, Arizona US 66 Sign & Mining History
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| Sign detailing Oatman, Arizona's history as a gold mining town founded in 1906, its peak production of over 18 million ounces of gold by 1931, and the closure of mines in 1942. It also describes the origin and protection of wild burros, descendants of early prospectors' work animals. The town, located on Old Route 66, thrives with tourism and is participating in a new International Gold Rush. |
