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Texas Historical Marker · 1964 · Marker 2588

The marker

Founded 1881, as a shipping center and supply point on the St. Louis and Southwestern Railway. Named for Richard B. Hubbard (1832-1901), colonel in the 22nd Texas Infantry during the Civil War; Texas Governor 1876-1879; United States Minister to Japan 1885-1889. Banking and market town. Has mineral waters.

Where it stands

Magnolia and 2nd Street, City Hall, Hubbard

Source: Texas Historical Commission, Texas Historic Sites Atlas, record 5217002588, read 17 September 2026.