Marker Inscription
(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.
About this site
Hubbard, Colonel Richard B. is a historical marker in Tyler, Smith County, dedicated in 1963. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Smith County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 272 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2996, -95.2874 near Tyler. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church of Tyler (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Thomas G. Pollard, Sr., Rose Hill Cemetery, and Garret.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5423007734. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
