Swansea Historic Ghost Town

Located about 30 miles East of Parker, Swansea offers a rare glimpse into the real old west of gold seekers and gamblers. This abandoned mining town is found on the edge of the Swansea Wilderness. The town was active until 1924 but the original mining company went bankrupt in 1912. There are two cemeteries at the site, and ruins of the smelter are extensive. Swansea was named after Swansea, Wales, where refined ore from the site was shipped.