Victoria County
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In this county the first European setlement in Texas, Fort St. Louis, was built by the French explorer La Salle in 1685. Between 1722 and 1726 a Spanish presidio and the Mission of Espiritu Santo were established. Settled by colonists under Martin De Leon in 1824 who named his capital later the county seat, Victoria.
From it the county, created March 17, 1836, took its name. (1936)
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More markers in Victoria
Fort St. Louis
Inez, TX
Thirteen miles southeast of Inez is located the site of Fort St. Louis.
Memorial Square
Victoria, TX
Once the oldest public burial ground in Victoria, this square was laid in 1824 when Martin de Leon founded the town, then located in the...
Victoria County
Victoria, TX
Center front: 1528 Cabeza de Vaca 1685 Cavelier de la Salle Under the Mexican Government Victoria was a district in 1832, a Municipality...
Victoria County, C.S.A.
Victoria, TX
Transportation, military and supply center in the Civil War.
Agapito De Leon
Victoria, TX
(1808-1836) Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria.