Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Victor M. Rose
(1842-1893)
— Noted Texas Newspaper Man and Author —
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
1. Victor M. Rose Marker
Edited "Victoria Advocate" and several other Texas newspapers. Became a distinguished author. His books include a history of Victoria County, "History of Ross' Brigade" and "Life of General Ben McCulloch".
Men actually fighting - as Rose was - wrote most of Civil War news reaching Texas. Lack of manpower and paper made professional war correspondents scarce. Only one Texas paper is known to have had a full time reporter stationed on the fighting front.
Of 80 newspapers in Texas in 1860, only 20 survived by 1862; for war news most of these depended on mail from soldiers. It took 10 or more weeks for letters sent from camps east of the Mississippi to reach Texas and be printed in home town papers. Clippings, letters and papers were read until worn to shreds. Many men kept wartime diaries or had families who kept their letters. About 50 Texans later published diaries, letters, memoirs, regimental histories and commentaries on men and events of the Civil War.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 28° 47.995′ N, 97° 0.421′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is at the intersection of North Bridge Street and West Constitution Street, on the right when traveling south on North Bridge Street. The marker is located on the eastern section of the county courthouse grounds by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Bridge Street, 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. Victoria County Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); 1892 Victoria County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria County (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria County, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Home County of William Pinckney McLean (within shouting distance of this marker); De Leon Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Brownson's Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Also see . . . Rose, Victor Marion (1842–1893).
Victor Marion Rose, historian,(Submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)editor, and poet, was born on October 1, 1842, in Victoria, Texas, the third of twelve children born to Margaret (Scott) and John Washington Rose. Undoubtedly his family background influenced his interest in history. A great-grandfather, John Frederick Rose, was a veteran of the American Revolution and married Mary Washington, a niece of the first president. A grandfather commanded a company under Gen. Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans. Source: The Handbook of TexasPhotographed By James Hulse, February 17, 20222. Victor M. Rose Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
3. The view of the Victor M. Rose Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
