History & Culture of Bagdad

In 1882, the town was named for a copper ore-mining claim. W.J. Pace and J.M. Murphy discovered the mine. The post office was established in 1910 and Henry Geisendorf was the first postmaster. Today, Bagdad has two main economic sources, which include mining and education. The Cyprus Bagdad Copper Mine still operates today.

Bagdad has one outdoor activity located in a scenic area close to town. The Burro Creek Recreational Area is just north of town on U.S. Highway 97. Burro Creek flows through a spectacular canyon. The area was supposedly named after a large population of burros discovered by Army officers in 1869. Burro Creek is ideal for hiking, backpacking and camping. Visitors will also enjoy rock hounding for agates and bird watching.