| Marker Number |
663 |
| Atlas Number |
5465000663 |
| Marker Title |
Camp Hudson, C.S.A. |
| Index Entry |
Camp Hudson, C. S. A. |
| Address |
400 block of Pecan St. |
| City |
Del Rio |
| County |
Val Verde |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
315754 |
| UTM Northing |
3249275 |
| Subject Codes |
Civil War; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1963 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Val Verde County Courthouse grounds, northwest corner |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
|
| 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 en 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 |
