Marker Inscription
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
About this site
Camp Hudson, C. S. A. is a historical marker in Del Rio, Val Verde County, dedicated in 1963. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Val Verde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 78 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3595, -100.8976 near Del Rio. The nearest cataloged historic site is First United Methodist Church of Del Rio (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Val Verde County Courthouse, Val Verde County Courthouse Square, and Elks Lodge Hall.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5465000663. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
