Cochise Stronghold, Arizona.

Exclusive: "Settling in East Cochise Stronghold Canyon," from The Cochise County Historical Journal Vol. 36, No. 2 (Fall/Winter 2006), written by Jonetta Holt. [pdf-74 pages]

This article represents "former canyon resident" Jonetta Holt's extensive research into the families that settled the Cochise Stronghold, and includes maps, timelines and copious photographs. Her sources include interviews of surviving settlers, platt maps, land use records, diaries, and much more.

Many thanks to Jonetta, and to the Cochise County Historical Society for permission to republish this article. ©2006 Cochise County Historical Society (e-mail: cchs@mycochise.com)

Rockfellow house at the Stronghold, 1952.
Stronghold ranch house, 1952

Christmas at the Stronghold, 1916.
Christmas at the Stronghold, 1916

"Leaving for Cochise" 1916.
"Leaving for Cochise," 1916

Waite family at "79 rock," Cochise Stronghold.
Waite family at "79 rock" 1979

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All information and photographs ©2005-2007 Lisa Waite Bunker, except where noted; no part of this site may be reproduced in any manner without permission.
Original creation date 3 July 2005; Last page update September 20, 2007 .

See also: Waite Family