The Ghost Town of Nothing, Arizona

Driving on the lonely U.S Route 93 between Wikieup and Wickenburg, Arizona, travelers will stumble upon a surprising sight: On a high tower, a wooden sign with red painted letters that says “Nothing.” There, the little ghost town of Nothing slowly fades under the blazing desert sun.

Established in 1977, Nothing had, at its peak, only four inhabitants. It was composed of a simple gas station and a small market (ironically named “All-Mart.”) The now-gone town sign once read: “Town of Nothing Arizona. Founded 1977. Elevation 3269 ft. The staunch citizens of Nothing are full of Hope, Faith, and Believe in the work ethic. Thru the years, these dedicated people had faith in Nothing, hoped for Nothing, worked at Nothing, for Nothing.”

In 2016, the real estate company Century 21, with the participation of Nothing’s current owner, gave away free certificate of temporary ownership for plots of land in Nothing. These certificates, valid for a single day during Father’s Day, allowed kids to give their dads what they seem to want each year: “Nothing.”