Mining in the area began in the late 1860s and a camp was established soon after.

Cerbat was built in a canyon 38 miles (61 km) from Hardyville.

In the 1870s the town was connected by dirt road to Fort Rock, Camp Hualapai and Prescott.

Cerbat was the third seat of Mohave County until 1877 when Mineral Park took the title.

As of 2010[update], a cemetery and a few wooden buildings and stone foundations, including a large mill and the post office, remain.