Carr House

The historic Carr House, which now operates as an information center on weekends from early spring through late fall, offers exhibits and information relating to the local area in its lovely setting under the oaks and towering rock cliffs of scenic Carr Canyon. The house, built of native rock and stucco, was the home of three families between 1932 and 1973 before being sold to the Forest Service. Family reminiscences, old photos, and construction details indicate that each family had a part in building and expanding Carr House into the structure that you can visit today. A.E. and Effie Davis and their son and daughter-in-law, Myron and Matred, are thought to have built the southern-most room, which is now the kitchen but once would have stood alone as a small stone cabin. Cicero Martin and Virginia Moson Martin, pioneering ranchers with a long history in Southeastern Arizona, were the next to live here, from 1934 to 1942. They are known as the “Builders of Carr House” as they expanded the house with the two large middle additions containing living areas, bedrooms, and a large rock fireplace. After their herd of prized quarter horses grew and Cicero took a job as a cattle inspector based in Sonoita they sold the property to Henry and Adeline Anderson. The Andersons held the property until 1973, during which time the final section of Carr House was built. It has wiring and construction details indicative of the 1950’s or early 1960’s. With the departure of the Andersons the property was sold to the Forest Service, who used it for employee housing before it fell into disrepair. In 1996, concerned local residents formed the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains and began restoring Carr House.

Download the Carr Canyon Visitor Guide in English.

Descarga la guía del visitante en español a Carr Canyon.