Camp Hudson, C. S. A.
N 29° 21.572 W 100° 53.855
14R E 315801 N 3249315
The pink granite historic marker monument for Camp Hudson, located at the Val Verde County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WMPNFA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2015
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This historic marker is located on the northwest corner of the Val Verde County Courthouse grounds along Pecan Street at Mill Street in downtown Del Rio TX
Marker Number: 663
Marker Text:
When U. S. Troops were surrendered at outbreak of Civil War, camp became Confederate frontier outpost 1861-1862 to guard military road, escort supply trains, curb hostile Indians. Manned by 2nd Texas Cavalry. Texas Confederate Troops used as supply base in route to and from New Mexico campaign to stop flow of gold to north and gain access to pacific. Routine camp life prompted camp newspaper written to amuse troops who fervently desired to fight for Dixie. Located center of county on South Bank Devil's River.
A Memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy
Erected by the State of Texas 1963
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