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Site of Camp Hudson

Juno, Val Verde County

Marker Text

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

Marker Details

Address SH 163
Location Description 19 mi. S of Juno on SH 163.
Marker # 4744
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code
Latitude, Longitude 29.953493, -101.144315

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