Pearl Hart robs a stagecoach near Globe, Arizona (1899)

Pearl Hart, a Canadian-born outlaw, committed one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the United States near Globe, Arizona, in May 1899. The event gained notoriety primarily due to Hart's gender, though many details of her life remain uncertain and contradictory. The robbery occurred at a watering point near Cane Springs Canyon, approximately 30 miles southwest of Globe, involving a stagecoach traveling between Globe and Florence.

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Background. Pearl Hart, born Pearl Taylor in 1871, was a Canadian-born outlaw of the American Old West. By early 1898, she was residing in the mining town of Mammoth, Arizona. Her crime gained significant notoriety primarily because of her gender, as she committed one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the United States. However, many details of Hart's life are uncertain, with available reports being varied and often contradictory.

The Robbery. Hart and an accomplice decided to rob a stagecoach that traveled between Globe and Florence, Arizona. The robbery occurred on May 30, 1899, at a watering point near Cane Springs Canyon, about 30 miles southwest of Globe. This location is distinct from the legacy row's claim of 'southeast,' which is corrected by the source passage specifying 'southwest.'

Historical Context. Globe, Arizona, is the county seat of Gila County. Its history is laced with many historic events such as murders, stagecoach robberies, outlaws, lynchings, and Apache raids. The arrival of the railroad in 1898 dramatically lowered shipping costs, potentially influencing the economic context of the region during the time of the robbery.

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