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Capt. John R. Hughes

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

Feb. 11, 1855 June 3, 1947 Texas Ranger 1887-1915 [Footstone] Capt. John R. Hughes (Feb. 11, 1855 - June 3, 1947) Texas Ranger, 1887-1815, Noted for ability, courage, firmness. Born in Kansas. Came to Texas in 1870s. Upon Retirement, went into Ranching & Banking. Erected 1970

Marker Details

Address 909 Navasota
Location Description Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hill section
Marker # 14300
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type grave marker
Code rangers
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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