Helvetia, Arizona
Helvetia is a ghost town in Pima County, Arizona, United States that was settled in 1891 and abandoned in the early 1920s. Helvetia is an ancient name for Switzerland. Today, only the Ray Mine and cemetery are visitable, as the rest of the town has been fenced off due to active mining operations.
Helvetia, Arizona | |
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Helvetia in 1909, facing east. | |
Helvetia, Arizona Location in the state of Arizona Helvetia, Arizona Helvetia, Arizona (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 31°51′28″N 110°47′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Abandoned | 1921 |
| Elevation | 4,324 ft (1,318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| Post Office opened | December 12, 1899 |
| Post Office closed | December 31, 1921 |
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