Victoria
Founded 1824 by Martin de Leon as center of his colony, Mexico's buffer against Comanches. Active in 1836 in support of Texas War for Independence, and in Confederate cause during Civil War. Historic, trade, cattle, oil and industrial center. (1964)
28.8429° N, 96.9994° W
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi W Beck Ranch Headquarters Victoria
- 0.7 mi W Camp Victoria Victoria
- 1.5 mi SW Tonkawa Bank Victoria
- 1.6 mi NW Camp Henry E. McCullouch Victoria
- 1.6 mi S Friedrech and Margaretha Hiller House Victoria
- 1.8 mi S First Presbyterian Church of Victoria Victoria