Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Fernando de Leon

(1798-1853)

— Pioneer Colony Developer and Texas Patriot —

Fernando De Leon Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

1. Fernando De Leon Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. Eldest son of empresario Martin de Leon. Came with parents from interior of Mexico to Texas, the northermost province, about 1800. Worked with his fathter in founding De Leon Colony and city of Victoria in 1820s. He was a commissioner of the colony and an Indian fighter. Loyal to cause of Texas freedom from Mexico, he was imprisoned by the Mexicans in Texas War for Independence.

A cattleman and horseman, he owned the famous "Escondida" Ranch. Recorded-1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6541.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 28° 48.658′ N, 97° 0.533′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Smith Street and West Brazos Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker stands in the De Leon family plot in Evergreen Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doña Patricia de la Garza de Leon (here, next to this marker); Silvestre de Leon

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(here, next to this marker); Don Martin de León (here, next to this marker); Felix de Leon (here, next to this marker); Agapito De Leon (here, next to this marker); John J. Linn (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Marion Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Evergreen Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Fernando De Leon Marker in De Leon family plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

2. Fernando De Leon Marker in De Leon family plot

Fernando's marker is in the "front row", in front of his parents' markers. It's the leftmost marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.