Capt. John R. Hughes

Historical marker location:

909 Navasota, Austin, Texas

( Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hill section)

Marker installed: 1970

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.

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