Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Round Top House
Photographed by Jim Evans
1. Site of Round Top House Marker
(across the street) of
Round Top House
The Citadel of Victoria. Built before the year 1836 by Placido Benavides, son-in-law of Martνn de Leσn. The house served as a place of refuge for the citizens of Victoria during the Comanche raid of 1840.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 6563.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 28° 47.841′ N, 97° 0.421′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Juan Linn Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Marνa Jesϊs Carvajal (here, next to this marker); Fossati's Delicatessen (a few steps from this marker); Site of Victoria's First Church (within shouting distance of this marker); This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Comanche Raid in the Handbook of Texas. The most terrifying Comanche raid in Southeast Texas. (Submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. A biography of the remarkable Placido Benavides from the Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2019
2. Site of Round Top House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
