All about Whipple, Arizona

Whipple, Arizona is best known as Fort Whipple, famous for serving as a tactical base for the United States Army during the Indian Wars of 1864 to 1886. But even decades before then, Fort Whipple and its company of infantrymen protected the Territorial Capital of Prescott, the goldfields, and the early settlers of the frontier.  

The fort, named after Lt. Amiel W. Whipple, led a military expedition in 1853-54 and established the first access routes to the nearby goldfields.

The military considered closing the fort until the start of the Spanish-American War in 1898. The fort became one of the main headquarters for one-fifth of the entire U.S. Army. Whipple became an origin point for the infamous Rough Riders, the First US Volunteer Cavalry, winning great fame and glory under Teddy Roosevelt. 

After World War I, the War Department expanded the site. Fort Whipple became a U.S. Army Hospital to treat soldier’s lung problems ranging from chemical weapons injuries to tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments. By the mid-1920s, Fort Whipple was the fourth largest disabled Veteran’s Hospital in the United States and continues today serving veterans as a V.A. medical facility. 

Avista Senior Living Prescott near Whipple, Arizona

Tucked into the foothills of historic Prescott, our assisted living community is the perfect place to call home. We offer a warm, welcoming setting with mile-high views of the surrounding mountains. We provide our seniors with the highest level of care.

At Avista Senior Living, we want to help you live your best life. Our top goal is to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of every resident. Our kind and experienced staff are experts in providing just the right amount of care. 

We are here to support not just our residents but every member of their families. This family-centered approach is just one of the things that set us apart from other communities. Please visit us today to learn more about our community and feel the difference for yourself.

Fort Whipple Museum near Avista Senior Living Prescott

Fort Whipple Museum (building 11) is on the grounds of the Bob Stump Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It is only 1,5 miles from Avista Senior Living in Prescott, Arizona. This former military officer’s quarters serve as a reminder of the wild, wild West and a chronicler of days passed. 

Suppose you happen to be a history buff. In that case, you will enjoy visiting the vintage 1909 military officer’s quarters for its architectural interest. Suppose your curiosity is vintage Army weaponry, Buffalo Soldiers, military maps, photographs, and memoirs written by those stationed at this outpost. In that case, you’re in for a western adventure. 

Equally, the Museum’s exhibit features a history of military medicine and the medical instruments used from the late-1800s. Included is information about the World War I treatment programs of tuberculosis or respiratory recovery from mustard and chlorine gas warfare.

So grab your buddies, pull up your bootstraps, and giddy up on down to Fort Whipple Museum to experience the West like never before.