Capt. John R. Hughes
N 30° 15.938 W 097° 43.636
14R E 622428 N 3348905
The tombstone for Texas Ranger Captain John R. Hughes is listed as a state historic marker, one of many at this historic cemetery
Waymark Code: WMTJG3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2016
Views: 5
The tombstone of Texas Ranger Captain John R. Hughes was erected by the state of Texas in the State Cemetery. It is listed in the Atlas an official state historic marker.
Captain John R. Hughes is buried on Republic Hill, Section C2, Row S, space 15.
Marker Number: 14300
Marker Text:
Feb. 11, 1855
June 3, 1947
Texas Ranger
1887-1915
[Footstone]
Capt. John R. Hughes
(Feb. 11, 1855 - June 3, 1947)
Texas Ranger, 1887-1815, Noted for ability, courage, firmness.
Born in Kansas. Came to Texas in 1870s. Upon Retirement, went into Ranching & Banking.
Erected 1970
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