Camp Verde Texas General Store Photograph by Priscilla Burgers

Camp Verde Texas General Store

by Priscilla Burgers

Canvas Print

$72

Framed Print

$81

Art Print

$25

Poster

$25

Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

$86

Wood Print

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Tapestry

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Throw Pillow

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Fleece Blanket

$93

Duvet Cover

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Shower Curtain

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Bath Towel

$35

Ornament

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Jigsaw Puzzle

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Tote Bag

$32

Weekender Tote Bag

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Zip Pouch

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Portable Battery Charger

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Yoga Mat

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Greeting Card

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Spiral Notebook

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Sticker

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iPhone Case

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Beach Towel

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Round Beach Towel

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Weekender Tote Bag

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Coffee Mug

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Men's Clothing

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Women's Clothing

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Youth Clothing

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Toddler Clothing

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Baby Clothing

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Title

Camp Verde Texas General Store

Artist

Priscilla Burgers

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Memorabilia from days gone by line the top of the display cabinets at the general store at Camp Verde, Texas. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, on the banks of the Verde Creek, the store was first established in 1857. Originally, the general store was established to offer goods and services to the soldiers stationed at Fort Verde, a mile to the west. By the time the US Army deactivated the Fort, the Camp Verde General Store and post office had become an important part of the community, serving the growing number of pioneer ranchers in the area. In 1854, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis (who later became President of the Confederacy) petitioned Congress to appropriate $30,000 for the Army to experiment with using camels for supply transport and other military purposes. By the time the Civil War had begun, there were over 50 camels in residence at the Fort. During the winter of 1861, the Fort was captured by the Confederacy. When the Fort was recaptured by the US Government in 1865, there were more than 100 camels. The animals passed every test of their ability, carrying heavier loads and traveling longer distances than the mules and horses used in the area. However, the War Department sorely needed funds for Reconstruction after the Civil War. The Fort was deactivated in 1869, thus ending the experiment.

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