Cochise, Arizona
Cochise, Arizona | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Cochise in 2014.
Cochise in 2014.
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Location in the state of Arizona | |
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Country | United States |
State | Arizona |
County | Cochise |
Elevation[1] | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 1,592 |
Time zone | MST (no DST) (UTC-7) |
ZIP code | 85606 |
Area code(s) | 520 |
GNIS feature ID | 3069[1] |
Cochise is an unincorporated community located in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. The city was created alongside the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1880s. The city was primarily a stop for coal and water which were needed for trains at the time. At its peak, the town had a population of approximately 3,000 people. Today, only 50 people still live in Cochise. The town is also home to several historic locations.[2] In 1899, Big Nose Kate, the famed sidekick of Doc Holliday, lived in Cochise while she was working at the Cochise Hotel after Holliday's death.[3]
Cochise has the ZIP Code of 85606; in 2000, the population of the 85606 ZCTA was 1,592.[4]
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Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cochise has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]
Photo gallery
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Post Office Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
The post office.
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Schoolhouse Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
Schoolhouse
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Hotel Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
The Cochise Hotel.
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General Store Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
The Cochise Country Store, built in 1913.
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Small False Front Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
A small false front building.
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Frame House Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
An old frame house.
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Union Pacific Train Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
A Union Pacific Train passing through the site of the railroad depot.
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Church Cochise Arizona 2014.JPG
The Cochise Church.
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Cochise Cemetery Arizona 2014.JPG
The Cochise Cemetery, a couple miles south of town.
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cochise Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Climate Summary for Cochise, Arizona
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