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| Christy Walton, Wal-Mart Heiress And America's Richest Woman, Lists Wyoming Estate For $12.5 Million |
Walton is the widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton. Christy Walton inherited her vast wealth when her husband, a former Green Beret and Vietnam war medic, died in a tragic airplane crash in Wyoming in 2005.
She’s the richest woman in America, and Forbes also ranks Christy Walton as the #6 richest person in the United States and #11 on the list of global billionaires. The bulk of her holdings are in Wal-Mart, the massive retailer founded by her father-in-law Sam Walton and his brother James in 1962. She also owns a stake in solar panel maker First Solar.
She spends her time giving generously to philanthropic causes, including The Philanthropy Roundtable, The San Diego Natural History Museum where she is a board member, the San Diego Zoological Society and the Mingei International Museum, as well as her family’s own charitable foundation, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, which prioritizes education and benefits colleges such as the University of Arkansas, the College of Business Administration of the University of Arkansas, and several other colleges, community trusts, universities and foundations.
When she’s not doing philanthropic work, Walton resides in the picturesque Jackson Hole, WY-area. A longtime resident of the area, she has just listed her 2.45 acre luxurious and private estate bordering Ellen Creek with direct access to the national forest and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
An ‘architectural masterpiece,’ the fully-furnished home incorporates traditional alpine-style with European details, including imported stone pavers, 200 year old reclaimed oak floors, cathedral ceilings and hand-crafted Albertini windows.
Adding to the picturesque details, Ellen Creek meanders through the grounds, past wildflowers, against the panoramic backdrop, creating small ponds and waterways. Aside from the main residence’s 6 bedrooms, a small summer guest cabin, built circa 1906, offers 2 extra bedrooms. Additional amenities include a 3-car attached, heated garage and driveway and hydronic in-floor heat for cold winters.
