Cochise County is located
in the Southeast Corner of the State of Arizona,
Tombstone
was its county seat until 1929, today that title goes
to
Bisbee
Other cities in the County are Benson, Bowie, Douglas,
Pearce-Sunsites, Sierra Vista (the largest community
in the county) and Wilcox.
The area was once famed for it's mining and there are
still memories of those days around the County.
If you're looking for the history of the American West
you've found it here in Cochise County.
Countless things to see for visitors, ranging from the
OK Corral at
Tombstone,
Amerind Foundation,
(between Willcox and Benson) and the Minin Museum at
Bisbee.
When you want a rest from the history
trail relax with nature. The Nature Conservancy's internationally
famous Ramsey Canyon at Sierra Vista is home to a rainbow
of hummingbirds. Nature lovers will also enjoy the San
Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge near Douglas.
See separate entries under
Southern
Arizona for more in-depth information.
Strawbale
Manor is centrally located in Cochise County on 5 acres
in Sulpher Springs Valley at an elevation of 4200 feet.
Enjoy the view from the porch swing or relax in the hot
tub in the Arizona room. Enjoy the many butterflies and
birds that feed at the patio area including many varieties
of finches and hummingbirds.