Mary Fields ~ Trailblazer ~

Mary Fields—better known as Stagecoach Mary—was the first Black woman to serve as a star route mail carrier in the United States. Born into slavery in Tennessee around 1832, she was freed after the Civil War and eventually made her way to Montana, where she supported Mother Mary Amadeus at St. Peter’s Mission and became known for taking on tough, traditionally “men’s work.”

At sixty years old, she secured the mail route between Cascade and St. Peter’s Mission, delivering through brutal weather and dangerous terrain from 1895 to 1903. She never missed a day, carried firearms for protection, and even delivered mail on snowshoes when storms blocked her path—earning her legendary status on the frontier.

Despite her rough reputation, Mary adored children and was beloved in Cascade. The town closed schools for her birthday, rebuilt her home after a fire, and embraced her as a community icon. She spent her later years babysitting and running a laundry service, leaving behind a legacy of grit, generosity, and resilience. SALUTE!!!

Trailblazer is a handcrafted piece of jewelry made with 10mm Lapis Lazuli, Orange Turquoise, and Yellow Tiger Eye beads with Silver accents.

The perfect piece to complement any outfit.