Sedona Schnebly

Sedona Schnebly
Statue of Sedona Schnebly in the Sedona Public Library
Born
Sedona Arabella Miller

(1877-02-24)February 24, 1877
DiedNovember 13, 1950(1950-11-13) (aged 73)
Resting placeCooks Cedar Glade Cemetery in Sedona, AZ
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDona
Known forNamesake of the Town of Sedona, Arizona
SpouseTheodore Carlton Schnebly

Sedona Schnebly (born Sedona Arabella Miller February 24, 1877 – November 13, 1950) was an early pioneer in the Oak Creek area of Arizona. She was the namesake of the town of Sedona, Arizona. She helped in the establishment of the family farm and general store in the town. She also served as the town's bible school teacher. Sedona saved funds to build the Wayside Chapel. Among her legacy is a sculpture of a statue in her likeness by the Sedona Red Rocks Arts Council honoring her memory.