Camp Verde in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
"0" Mile Post General Crook Trail
Photographed By Thomas Chris English, February 22, 2010
1. "0" Mile Post General Crook Trail Marker
The Crook Road begins at this point
with the first in a series of mile markers
across the Mogollon Rim segment of the
military supply trail connecting Forts
Whipple, Verde and Apache. Reconnoitered
in 1871 by General George Crook with a
small detachment of cavalry, the route was
100 miles shorter than earlier trails and
opened the rugged Rim country to tactical
operations. The Boy Scouts of America,
Grand Canyon Council, re-marked the road in
1975-76 as a Bicentennial project. In 1978
it was designated Arizona's first Historic
Trail.Erected 1981 by Arizona State Parks Board and Arizonal Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 34° 33.851′ N, 111° 51.118′ W. Marker is in Camp Verde, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker can be reached from East Hollamon Street, 0.3 miles North Montezuma Well Road (Arizona Route 260). Located at Fort Verde State Park. Take State Route 260 to
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Congressional Medal of Honor - Apache Campaign 1872 - 1873 (here, next to this marker); Fort Verde State Historic Park (here, next to this marker); Officers’ Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Married Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagpole & Administration Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Site of Married Officers’ Quarters (about 500 feet away); Surgeon’s Quarters (about 600 feet away); Wales Arnold (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Verde.
More about this marker. There is another segment of trail from Fort Apache to Fort San Carlos. Ray "Burger" Stevens, San Carlos Apache, pointed it out to me some years ago. That trace in places gives one appreciation for what humans, horses and well-built wagons can accomplish.
Also see . . .
1. The General Crook Trail. Coconino National Forest website gives the history of the trail with added photos, hiking information and a trail map of a section of the trail. (Submitted on March 15, 2010.)
2. Fort Verde State Historic Park. The state parks website gives the history and activities of the Fort along with a video. Allow 8 minutes for watching. (Submitted on March 15, 2010.)
Photographed By Thomas Chris English, February 22, 2010
2. "0" Mile Post General Crook Trail Monument
Photographed By Thomas Chris English, February 22, 2010
3. Fort Verde Headquarters
Photographed By Thomas Chris English
4. Fort Verde Parade Ground, El Nino Year, 2010
Photographed By Thomas Chris English
5. Fort Verde State Historical Park Marker
Arizona State Parks Board
A.C. Williams • Chairman
Duane Miller • Dell Trailor • Ricki Rarick • Ralph G. Burgbacher • B. Marc Neal • Andrew L. Bettwy
Dennis McCarthy, Director
1970
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,732 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
