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Camps Verde, C.S.A. Historical Marker
Erected in 1964 by the State of Texas, the Camps Verde, C.S.A. Historical Marker stands near the site of the old U.S. post Camp Verde. The marker details the establishment of a Texas frontier regiment outpost in 1862, which was part of a line of posts stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande. It highlights the struggles and successes of the troops who furnished their own supplies to curb raids during the Civil War.
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What does the Camps Verde, C.S.A. marker commemorate?
The marker commemorates a Texas frontier regiment outpost established in 1862, the Confederate capture of the post and its camels in 1861, and the confinement of Union prisoners in a nearby canyon during the Civil War.
Where is the Camps Verde, C.S.A. marker located?
The marker is located on the south side of Camp Verde Road East, in a picnic area 150 feet east of State Highway 173, near Verde Creek in Camp Verde, Texas.
Can I visit the actual ruins of Camp Verde?
The sparse remains of the original Camp Verde military post are located on private property and are not accessible to the public. Visitors can only view the historical markers placed along the public roadways.
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