Prescott in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Pauline Weaver
Truly a Great Man
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 6, 2010
1. Pauline Weaver Marker
Pauline Weaver
Truly a Great Man
Born in Tennessee in 1800
Died at Camp Verde
June 21, 1867
He was born, lived and died on the frontier of this country, always in the ever advancing westward move of civilization and was the first settler on the site of Prescott.
He was descended from the best blood of the white man and the Native American and his greatest achievement was as peacemaker between the races, understanding as few ever did the true hearts of the two peoples.
Free Trapper • Fur Trader • Empire Builder • Patriot
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1930.
Location. 34° 32.504′ N, 112° 28.425′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker can be reached from West Gurley Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott AZ 86303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Curtis Hall/ (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Granite Creek (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Pauline Weaver
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Additional keywords. Biracial and Multiracial Americans
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 6, 2010
2. Pauline Weaver Marker
Photographed By Michael D Martin, March 3, 2011
3. Display at the Sharlot Hall Museum
Photographed By Michael D Martin, March 3, 2011
4. Display at the Sharlot Hall Museum
Photographed By Michael D Martin, March 3, 2011
5. Pioneer Schoolhouse on Display at the Sharlot Hall Museum
In 1962 the Kiwanis Club built this replica of the first free public school in Prescott. The school was built by teacher Samuel Curtis Rogers in 1867 at what is now the corner of Granite and Carleton Streets. It burned in 1948.
Photographed By Michael D Martin, March 3, 2011
6. Display at the Sharlot Hall Museum
Photographed By Michael D Martin, March 3, 2011
7. Display at the Sharlot Hall Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,354 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 5, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
