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