Sharlot Hall

Sharlot Mabridth Hall (October 27, 1870 – April 9, 1943) was an American journalist, poet and historian.

In November 1881, her family followed the Santa Fe Trail to Arizona Territory, moving to the Orchard Ranch on the Lynx Creek 20 miles south of Prescott.

[1] Hall returned to the public view in 1923 with the release of an expanded version of Cactus and pine containing a selection of additional poems.

[8] In addition to her living quarters, she used the building to house her collection of artifacts related to Arizona pioneers and pre-historic Yavapai county.

[10] Over the following years, Hall oversaw the expansion of her museum through the acquisition of a variety of additional historical buildings.

[11] She was also a popular speaker, giving talks on local history and folklore to schools and clubs throughout the state.

[1] Hall died on April 9, 1943, and was buried in a family plot in Prescott's Pioneer Cemetery.

Sharlot Hall's 1927 Durant Star Touring Car on exhibit in the Sharlot Hall Museum.
The Sharlot M. Hall Building which also served as her residence.