Pearl Lake State Park is named for my grandmother, M. Pearl Hartt and this page is the place to meet my grandma and my other family members.
My mom’s family lived in Rawlins in the winter and granddad (John Kelly Hartt) summered the sheep in Colorado starting in the early 1900s. They had 6 daughters (I took mom’s family name as an adult) and the family summered on the shores of where Pearl Lake now stands.
There is much more history to be found on this site. I think meeting the family is important to understanding the history. The historic photos will help you get to know the family. Please click the links below.
M. Pearl Hartt: A Life of Adventure and A Legacy Named Pearl Lake
John Kelly Hartt: The Inspirational Life of a Wyoming and Colorado Sheep Ranching Pioneer
Exploring Pearl Lake State Park History: A Tribute to the Hartt Sisters’ Heritage
Pearl Lake State Park History 