 Sheriff Catherine Jones
A cross between Annie Oakley and Eliot Ness, Cave Creek rancher Catherine Jones cut quite a dashing figure in her Stetson and six-shooter. Any moonshiner caught distilling hooch on her land during Prohibition quickly learned that the diminutive woman didn’t regard her gun as a fashion accessory. A moonshiner setting up shop at one of the ranch’s springs blithely ignored her warning and promptly had his earlobe clipped by a bullet!
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The Tubercular Cabin
This cabin was built in the early 1920s, and was one of several along Cave Creek Road, It is one of many types built in Central and Southern Arizona to house tubercular patients. The dry climate, combined with rest, was the only treatment known for those suffering lung diseases. Many people survived to lead long, productive lives. Furnishings are original to the cabin or from cabins in the area.
Restored by the Cave Creek Museum Humana Hospital and the citizens of Cave Creek and Carefree. Cabin was donated by Santos Rubira.
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 Historic First Church of Cave Creek
The Cave Creek Museum is the proud owner of the first church of Cave Creek. The tiny church was built in 1948 as a mission church, moved to our location on Skyline Drive and became the first home of the Cave Creek Museum.
We used the building for 17 years as our office, collections and exhibits area. It was restored to its previous condition by volunteers. It then served as a church for a small congregation while they saved their funds to build a building of their own, which was finished in 2004. Today, the tiny church continues to be active for wedding and memorial services.
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John Wade Hampton Bronzes
Hampton was one of the founding four members of the Cowboy Artists of America, which group continues to be influential in the contemporary Western art scene today. These exquisite sculptures were donated to the museum by the Julian Peagler Family.
Photos Ben Arnold
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 Photograph/Artifact Collection
The CCM Research Library maintains a collection of photos, articles and books for public, in-house use. Click HERE for more examples of wonderful old photos.
To the right, folks from the Spur Cross dude ranch enjoy a breakfast ride in the desert.
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Exhibit Links: Hohokam | Arizona Pioneers | Miners | Botanical Garden
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