where is cochise
Cochise summary: Cochise was an Apache Indian chief. His territory covered parts of present day Arizona and New Mexico. For many years, Cochise maintained peace with the Americans, even allowing them to set up a post in his territory. However, in 1861, a farm was raided and cattle and a child were taken. United States Army Lieutenant George N. Bascom was sent out with orders to find the child.
The Death of Cochise. Cochise established a stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains west of Fort Bowie in what is now part of the Coronado National Forest [in southeastern Arizona]. The enemy were never able to dislodge him from this high, rocky fastness. At length, however, he died...I cannot give particulars.