Chiricahua National Monument has diverse human history. Discover the lives of people who lived here over thousands of years.![]() Chiricahua Apache Before 1861The Chiricahua Apache lived in the Southwest for hundreds of years and clashed with Mexican and American governments. ![]() Early Pioneers of Bonita CanyonDiscover a few of the early pioneers who first settled in and around what is now Chiricahua National Monument. ![]() The Stafford FamilyThe Stafford family homesteaded Bonita Canyon from 1880 to 1918. ![]() Roster of Individual SoldiersUncover the lives of soldiers who were stationed in Bonita Canyon in 1885-1886 during the Geronimo Campaign. ![]() History of the 10th CavalryLearn about African American soldiers (Buffalo Soldiers) in the 10th Cavalry. ![]() Emma EricksonDiscover the story of Emma Peterson, a young Swedish immigrant who made southern Arizona her home. ![]() Neil EricksonFollow Neil Erickson's life from Sweden to the US Army, US Forest Service, and Faraway Ranch. ![]() Lillian Erickson RiggsLillian ran Faraway Ranch for decades and advocated to protect what is now Chiricahua National Monument. ![]() Ed RiggsCochise County native Ed Riggs was important in developing Faraway Ranch and advocating for Chiricahua National Monument to be established. |
Last updated: February 7, 2019