Marker Inscription
State Senator and member of U.S. House of Representatives for whom Hudspeth County was named. Became a ranch worker at age 9 and editor-publisher of an Ozona newspaper at 16. Was largely self-educated. Won seat in Legislature in 1902-- starting 29-year public career. He authored many bills to benefit working man. Served in Texas Senate 1907-1919. During this time, he studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1909. Served in U. S. Congress 1919-1931. Upheld sending U. S. force to defend El Pasoans endangered by Mexican revolutionary fighting.
About this site
Hudspeth, Claude is a historical marker in Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 14 historical markers documented in Hudspeth County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 27 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2145, -105.4930 near Sierra Blanca. The nearest cataloged historic site is Torcer (cemetery), about 3.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hudspeth County Courthouse, Fort Quitman, C.S.A, and America's Second Transcontinental Railroad.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5229000907. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
