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

John J. Linn

Photographed By QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

1. John J. Linn Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. One of De Leon's colonists. Merchant, alcalde, mayor. Member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. Born in Ireland June 19, 1798. Died in Victoria October 28, 1885. R.I.P.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 6101.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 28° 48.663′ N, 97° 0.556′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Vine Street and West Red River Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker stands graveside 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. Don Martin de León (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Patricia de la Garza de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Agapito De Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Felix de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Silvestre de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fernando de Leon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Marion Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Evergreen Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

John J. Linn Marker in Evergreen Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

2. John J. Linn Marker in Evergreen Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.