National Register Listings in Cochise County, Arizona
Apache Powder Historic Residential District
Barfoot Lookout Complex
Bear Spring House, Guardhouse, and Spring
Benson Historic Barrio
Benson Railroad Historic District
Bisbee Historic District
Bisbee Residential Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Bisbee Woman's Club Clubhouse
Bowie School District No. 14
Briscoe, Benjamin E., House
Camp Naco Historic District
Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape
Cima Park Fire Guard Station
Cochise Hotel
Coronado National Memorial
Crowley House
Douglas Historic District
Douglas Municipal Airport
Douglas Residential Historic District
Douglas Sonoran Historic District
Douglas Underpass
Douglas, Walter, House
El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Passenger Depot-Douglas
El Paso and Southwestern Railroad YMCA
Evergreen Cemetery
Faraway Ranch Historic District
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Fort Huachuca
Fry Pioneer Cemetery
Gadsden Hotel
Geronimo Surrender Site
Grand Theatre
Gung'l, John, House
Hereford Bridge
Hi Wo Company Grocery
Hooker Town House
Johnson-Tillotson House
Kinjockity Ranch
Martinez, W. D., General Merchadise Store
Mee, Joe, House
Monte Vista Lookout Cabin
Morgan House
Mountain View Officers' Club
Muheim House
Murray Springs Clovis Site
Naco Border Station
Norton, John H., and Company Store
Oasis Court
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Pearce General Store
Phelps Dodge General Office Building
Portal Ranger Station
Railroad Avenue Historic District
Redfield-Romine House
Rustler Park Fire Guard Station
Sacred Heart Church
San Bernardino Ranch
Saxon, Harry, House
Schilling Ranch Historic District
Schwertner House
Silver Peak Lookout Complex
Smith, J.H., Grocery Store and Filling Station
Smith-Beck House
Soto, Pablo, House
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Stafford Cabin
Tombstone City Hall
Tombstone Courthouse
Tombstone Historic District
Treu, John, House
Treu, Max, Territorial Meat Company
U.S. Inspection Station-Douglas, Arizona
US Post Office and Customs House-Douglas Main
Willcox Women's Club
Wilson, J. C., House
The Bisbee Deportation was a dark period in Arizona's labor history: In 1917, the town of Bisbee was the site of a large-scale labor strike by copper miners. The strike was broken up by vigilantes who rounded up more than a thousand strikers, put them on trains, and sent them out of town. Many of the strikers were forced to walk back to Bisbee, and some were beaten and abused along the way.
About Cochise County
Cochise County Timeline
Cochise County, located in southeastern Arizona, has a rich and diverse history that spans thousands of years. The area was originally home to various indigenous populations, including the Apache, Hohokam, and Sobaipuri people. These native groups lived off the land, hunting and practicing agricultural techniques, leaving behind remarkable artifacts and heritage sites.
The arrival of European settlers in the late 17th century brought significant changes to the region. The Spanish established missions and presidios, seeking to convert the native people to Christianity and assert control over the area. However, conflicts between the Apache and Spanish colonizers were frequent, as the Apache fiercely defended their territory and resisted colonization.
In the mid-19th century, tensions escalated in Cochise County as white settlers encroached upon Apache lands. One of the most notable figures of this time was Cochise, a prominent Apache chief who resisted the encroachment and fought against the US Army. Notorious conflicts such as the Battle of Apache Pass and the Apache Wars became synonymous with the region's history.
The establishment of mining towns in the late 19th century greatly influenced the development of Cochise County. Silver, gold, and copper mines attracted a wave of immigrants, creating bustling towns like Tombstone and Bisbee. These towns prospered for several decades, but by the early 20th century, the mining industry declined, leading to economic hardships for the county.
Today, Cochise County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant communities. It continues to attract visitors with its historical sites, including Tombstone's historic district and the Chiricahua National Monument, while embracing its Native American roots and celebrating the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the region.
The arrival of European settlers in the late 17th century brought significant changes to the region. The Spanish established missions and presidios, seeking to convert the native people to Christianity and assert control over the area. However, conflicts between the Apache and Spanish colonizers were frequent, as the Apache fiercely defended their territory and resisted colonization.
In the mid-19th century, tensions escalated in Cochise County as white settlers encroached upon Apache lands. One of the most notable figures of this time was Cochise, a prominent Apache chief who resisted the encroachment and fought against the US Army. Notorious conflicts such as the Battle of Apache Pass and the Apache Wars became synonymous with the region's history.
The establishment of mining towns in the late 19th century greatly influenced the development of Cochise County. Silver, gold, and copper mines attracted a wave of immigrants, creating bustling towns like Tombstone and Bisbee. These towns prospered for several decades, but by the early 20th century, the mining industry declined, leading to economic hardships for the county.
Today, Cochise County is known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant communities. It continues to attract visitors with its historical sites, including Tombstone's historic district and the Chiricahua National Monument, while embracing its Native American roots and celebrating the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the region.
Cochise County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Cochise County, Arizona.
- 1850: Cochise County lands become part of the United States through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
- 1860: The Butterfield Overland Mail establishes a stagecoach route through present-day Cochise County.
- 1861: Cochise County is officially established as a county in the Arizona Territory.
- 1877: Tombstone is founded and becomes one of the most prosperous mining towns in the region.
- 1881: The infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral takes place in Tombstone.
- 1886: Cochise County witnesses the surrender of Geronimo, marking the end of the Apache Wars.
- 1915: The Cochise County Courthouse in Bisbee is completed, reflecting the wealth and importance of the mining industry.
- 1961: The closure of the Bisbee copper mines leads to a decline in the county's economy.
- 2003: The border town of Douglas becomes a key entry point for drug smuggling from Mexico.