Camp Verde in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Surgeon’s Quarters

Photographed by James Hulse, June 19, 2024

1. Surgeon’s Quarters Marker

Inscription.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Verde Valley

and in the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Married Officers’ Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Power Shovel (within shouting distance of this marker);

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