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The monument was established on April 18, 1924, to protect its extensive hoodoos and balancing rocks. The Faraway Ranch, which was owned at one time by Swedish immigrants Neil and Emma Erickson, is also preserved within the monument. [3] Just over 85% of the monument is protected as the Chiricahua National Monument Wilderness. [4]
The Chiricahua balanced rock formation Stafford Cabin. In 2008, the Chiricahua National Monument Historic Designed Landscape, covering roughly 80% of the national monument, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [14] The national monument is part and belongs to the National Park System.
The Faraway Ranch Historic District is part of the Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona, and preserves an area associated with the final conflicts with the local Apache, one of the last frontier settlements, and in particular, its association with the people who promoted the establishment of the Chiricahua National Monument.
These natural features, preserved in the Chiricahua National Monument, are composed of Rhyolite Canyon Tuff. A one to two mile wide band of sedimentary rock running southeast to northwest from south of Portal through Paradise and up to the Dos Cabezas Mountains is the source of mineralized deposits. [7]
Chiricahua Mountains; Chiricahua National Monument; Coconino National Forest; Coronado National Forest; Coronado National Memorial; Davis–Monthan Air Force Base; Desert Diamond Arena; Desert Financial Arena; Dragoon Mountains; Ernest A. Love Field; Findlay Toyota Center; Flagstaff Pulliam Airport; Footprint Center; Four Peaks; Glen Canyon Dam ...
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Pearce is located between the Cochise Stronghold, [3] Chiricahua National Monument, [4] and the winter Sandhill Crane refuge of Whitewater Draw [5] making it popular for birders, history buffs, hikers, and climbers alike. At 4,400 feet of elevation, the area is also known for its milder summers which make it ideal for quality grapes and ...
There are two properties in Pearce which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, they are: Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, listed on July 21, 2004; reference #04000718 [16] and located on 4th St., between Cedar and Spruce Streets. and the other is the Pearce General Store; listed November 16, 1978, reference #78000541 [17 ...