Jerome's Legacy
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$9.95
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Introducing "Jerome's Legacy," a handcrafted soap inspired by the historic charm of Jerome, AZ—once hailed as the Wickedest Town in the West.
Founded in 1876, Jerome flourished as Arizona's fourth-largest city, reaching a peak population of 15,000 in the 1920s. The Great Depression and shifts in mining ownership, notably to Phelps Dodge, impacted the town's fortunes.
During World War II, Jerome's copper production surged, only to decline post-war. Struggling with a solely copper-dependent economy, Phelps Dodge Mine closed in 1953, leaving behind a population of 50 to 100 residents who transformed Jerome into a celebrated ghost town. In 1967, the town earned National Historic District status.
Today, Jerome thrives as a vibrant tourist and artistic community, boasting a population of around 450. Once the site of the largest copper mine in Arizona, producing a remarkable 3 million pounds monthly, the town now echoes with the creative pursuits of artists and musicians.
Jerome's lively past, filled with miners, bootleggers, and gamblers, has evolved into a captivating present, drawing visitors to explore its historic streets and support local artisans.
Embrace the essence of Jerome with our soap, capturing the spirit of this transformed mining camp, now celebrated as the largest ghost town in America.
This soap is scented with the same amazing scent as our Flagstaff, AZ soap. It will remind you of winter in the desert - a captivating scent profile that captures the essence of this unique ghost town.
Heliotrope adds a touch of mystery, while spring water evokes the crystal-clear creeks that wind through Arizona's picturesque Sonoran Desert. Juniper berry infuses a hint of the wild, complemented by the earthy notes of vetiver and the warmth of sandalwood.
You can also have this soap added to any of our gift kits. Email or message me for details!
Ingredients
distilled water | saponified oils of olea europaea (olive) fruit | elaeis guineensis (palm)** | cocos nucifera (coconut) | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel | garcinia indica (kokum) butter | ricinus (castor) communis seed | premium fragrance | premium mica colorants | kaolin clay
Please note:
- All soaps are handmade in small batches with pure, natural, high quality ingredients so the color and look of this soap varies slightly from batch to batch.
- These bars of soap are hand cut and weigh approx. 3.5 - 4 ozs
- Product may differ slightly in appearance and color between each batch and/or bar.
- For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.