Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

One Mile to Ruins of Camp Verde

Camp Verde Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 10, 2015

1. Camp Verde Marker

Inscription. Established as a frontier post by the United States Army, July 8, 1855. Headquarters in 1856 for 40 camels sent by Secretary of War Jefferson Davis to be used in a system of overland communication with the West, which proved impracticable. Surrendered to the Confederate government in 1861. Reoccupied in 1865 by the United States Army. Abandoned April, 1, 1869.

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 20166.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1855.

Location. 29° 53.595′ N, 99° 6.308′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bandera Highway (State Highway 173) and East Verde Creek Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in picnic area of Camp Verde Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 E Verde Cr Rd, Center Point TX 78010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Penateka Comanches (a few steps from this marker); Camps Verde C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Verde General Store and Post Office

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Camp Verde (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bandera Pass (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Bandera Pass (approx. 2.4 miles away); Center Point Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); N.O. Reynolds (approx. 5 miles away).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Camp Verde article in Handbook of Texas Online. (Submitted on April 1, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas.)
2. Second Camp Verde article in Handbook of Texas Online. (Submitted on April 1, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas.)

Location of Camp Verde Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 10, 2015

2. Location of Camp Verde Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.