Camp Verde in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Surgeon’s Quarters
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 21, 2020
1. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Each permanent military command was required to have a physician. The Post Surgeon was allowed these rather spacious accommodations because patients were treated and surgery was performed here.
The Post Hospital was located at the northeast corner of the parade grounds and was operated by the hospital matron. It was used strictly for quarantine and convalescence.
Many of the physicians serving at Fort Verde achieved recognition as natural scientists. Doctors Mearns, Coues, and Palmer were but a few surgeons who made outstanding contributions to ornithology, botany, and archeology during the service.
Erected by National Park Service Fort Verde.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 34° 33.946′ N, 111° 51.148′ W. Marker is in Camp Verde, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker can be reached from E Hollamon Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 E Hollamon Street, Camp Verde AZ 86322, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Denise Boose, October 21, 2020
2. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, October 21, 2020
3. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Elizabeth Collison, Hospital Matron
Circa. 1886
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4. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Ella Mearns on horseback with daughter, Surgeons Quarters circa 1886
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5. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Fort Hospital
Circa. 1886
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6. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker
Dr. Edgar Mearns on porch of Surgeon’s Quarters
Circa. 1886
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2020, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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