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Site of Camp Hudson, established by the United States Army, June 7, 1857, as a means of protecting the road from San Antonio to El Paso against hostile Indians. Named in honor of 2nd Lieutenant Walter W. Hudson who died April 19, 1850, of wounds received in action with Indians in Texas. Evacuated by Federal troops March 17, 1861 but reoccupied after the Civil War. Abandoned in April 1868. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Camp Hudson, Site of is a historical marker in Juno, Val Verde County, dedicated in 1936. 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 28.7102, -100.5017 near Juno. The nearest cataloged historic site is Chihuahua Road (historical marker), about 49 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rudolf Anderson, Jr., Laughlin Army Air Field, and Lt. Jack T. Laughlin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5465004744. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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