What was the name of Frank Stilwell’s saloon in Charleston?
Bill Brooks
Beverly Hills, Florida
Frank Stilwell’s place was simply known as “Stilwell’s,” says Roy Young, an author-historian who is related to the Stilwell family.
The saloon was part of an enterprise that included a livery, stage line (Charleston to Patagonia), boarding rooms and other businesses. Charles “Ham” Light was his partner in the liquor business.
Stilwell came to Charleston, Arizona Territory, prior

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