Cananea

Cananea (from the Apache term for "horse meat") is a city in the northern Mexican state of Sonora. It is the seat of the municipality of the same name.

Cananea in Southern Victory
The town of Cananea had been a Mexican town until June 14th 1881, when it and the whole territory of Sonora transfered ownership to the Confederate States.

After defeating all US Forces in the southern New Mexico Territory, Confederate General Jeb Stuart returned to Sonora and the town of Cananea, where he made his head quarters for the duration of the war. The locals proved very friendly to their new masters but were openly hostile towards the Apache Indians whom they frequently clashed with.

After an altercation with some prostitutes, events spiralled out of control and erupted into all out war. CS Forces stationed in the town proved unable to restore order as the towns inhabitants were armed with all kinds of rifles. The Apaches managed to get a hold of some kerosene and burnt down the entire town, killing all its inhabitants. This massacrer lead to fighting between the Concentrates and the Apache.