Fort Verde State Park

The Fort Verde State Park is located in the town of Camp Verde, Arizona and is a small park that has preserved various parts of the Indian Wars era from the 1880s. The park was originated in 1970 and is a member of the National Register of Historic Places since 1971, just one year after its construction. The park expands just 12 acres and is governed by the Arizona State Parks. The park is bounded by Hance, Coppinger, and Woods Streets in Camp Verde.

During the time of the park construction settlers in the area grew corn and various crops with the hopes of getting a good price for the crops in nearby Prescott, Arizona, which was the territory's capital. Nearby miners also purchased the crops at a good price and assisted the economy of Camp Verde. Indian invasion into this area disrupted the mining economy that was flourishing as well as the agricultural and hunting economies. During this time the farmers requested military protection from the US Army and Fort Verde along with other camps and forts were built. In 1879, Camp Verde was renamed Fort Verde, in 1891 abandoned, and in 1899 sold at a public auction.