Colonel Richard B. Hubbard
(Star and Wreath) (1832-1901) School named for Texas Confederate. Georgia-born, came to Texas 1853. Tyler lawyer, politician. State legislator. Raised 5th Tex. Inf. Bn., merged 1862 in Hubbard's Regt., 22nd Tex. Inf. In 1863 campaign to stop split of South on the Mississippi River, unit helped relieve Vicksburg Siege. Interrupted supplies for Federals, gave military support to drovers pushing cattle across river to Confederates. Regt. fought in 1864 Red River campaign to stop invasion Texas. Governor R. B. Hubbard.
32.2996° N, 95.2874° W
Where to Find It
Hubbard High School, 1300 Hubbard Dr.
Nearby Markers
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- 2.4 mi N Tyler Junior College Tyler
- 2.4 mi N Near Site of C.S.A. Ordnance Plant Tyler
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