Richard Bennett Hubbard

Richard Bennett Hubbard (HM1PZG)

Location: Tyler, TX 75702 Smith County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 21.217', W 95° 18.55'

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(1832-1901)

Georgia native Richard Bennett Hubbard came to Texas in 1853 and set up a law practice in Tyler with B. T. Selman, later a state senator. Politically active, Hubbard became a leading spokesman for the Democratic Party. His early career in government included service as U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1857-59, and state legislator, 1859-61.

At the outbreak of the Civil War Hubbard raised a battalion, which later became the 22nd Texas Infantry Regiment. He was the only colonel of the unit, which participated in the 1864 Battle of Mansfield, La., as well as other skirmishes. After the war he returned to Tyler but found his law practice restricted by the Reconstruction government. As a result, he turned his attention to railroads and was instrumental in the early development of area rail lines.

Hubbard was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1873. Three years later he became Governor when Richard Coke resigned the office to serve as U. S. Senator. An ambassador to Japan in the administration of President Grover Cleveland, Hubbard was noted for his oratorical ability and his devotion to public service. His leadership was instrumental in Texas' growth during the latter part of the 19th century.
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HM NumberHM1PZG
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Marker Number7736
Year Placed1982
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Monday, December 14th, 2015 at 9:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 282702 N 3581976
Decimal Degrees32.35361667, -95.30916667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 21.217', W 95° 18.55'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 21' 13.02" N, 95° 18' 33" W
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Area Code(s)903
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 400-448 N Ellis Ave, Tyler TX 75702, US
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