Colonel Richard B. Hubbard

Richard B. Hubbard became governor on December 1, 1876, when Richard Coke resigned to take a U.S. Senate seat. He had supported secession in the Eighth Legislature and commanded the 22nd Texas Infantry. The Handbook of Texas credits his term with reducing the public debt, fighting land fraud, educational reforms and restoring public control of the state prison system. Opponents blocked his renomination, and he left office in 1879 under harsh attacks, though he stayed popular with many Texans.

What the plaque says

Colonel Richard B. Hubbard (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. (1963)

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

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• Camp Ford Historic Park — 6.8 mi
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• Tyler State Park — 13 mi
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