There were two significant battles at Dragoon Springs during the American Civil War:

 

First Battle of Dragoon Springs (May 5, 1862):

• A small Confederate force was ambushed by a large band of Chiricahua Apache warriors led by Cochise and Francisco.  
• Four Confederate soldiers and a Mexican stock herder were killed.
• The Apaches captured a significant number of horses and mules.

 

Second Battle of Dragoon Springs (May 9, 1862):  

• Confederate forces, led by Captain Sherod Hunter, launched a counterattack to recover their losses from the first battle.  
• The Confederates successfully recaptured their livestock and killed five Apache warriors.  
• There were no Confederate casualties in this battle.  
   

These battles highlight the complex dynamics of the American Civil War in the Southwest, involving both Confederate forces and Native American tribes. The Apache, particularly under the leadership of Cochise, were a formidable force and played a significant role in shaping the history of the region.

 

This Joe Beeler painting is his rendition of the Battle at Apache Pass, which is likely synonymous in look and feel to the Battles of Dragoon Springs.