The U.S. Army post of Camp Verde was established in 1855 and the town of Camp Verde followed shortly thereafter. The military post was one of many situated to protect the Texas frontier. A post office for the Camp Verde community opened in 1858 and is still operating as part of the Camp Verde store. The community was subject to Indian attacks until after the Civil War as were other small towns along the frontier. Today the Camp Verde community consists of the Camp Verde store, the cemetery and the remains of the military post. The town is located in Kerr County. SUBMITTED BY: Henry Chenoweth

Camp Verde has a special historical significance. It was the site of the U. S. Army's research into the feasibility of using camels in the U. S. It seems that the expeiment showed that camels would not be used and the animals were released. Stories are told of great beasts roaming thru the country frightening the residents. It seems that some of the camels were the great beasts and when released became wild. There may be some question concerning the truth of this but it makes a good story. H. H Colvin