Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Evergreen Cemetery
Of Victoria
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
1. Evergreen Cemetery Marker
The first community cemetery in Victoria, located at present day Memorial Square, was unpopular with local citizens. They preferred home burials despite an 1846 city ordinance prohibiting the practice. In 1849 John McCrabb bought 27 acres of a tract granted to the city by the Republic of Texas. The property already contained the gravesite of Dr. Walter Fosgate, who died in 1848. During the 1850s, part of McCrabb's land became the new public cemetery.Following the Civil War (1861-1865), many graves were moved here from the original city cemetery. Other reinterments occurred when old St. Mary's Catholic Church was razed in 1868. Because of city neglect, local women organized the Victoria Ladies' Cemetery Association in 1876 and took over care of the plot. The name "Evergreen Cemetery" was chosen in 1883 because of abundant trees in the area. The Evergreen Cemetery Endowment Association was established in 1912 to manage investment of maintenance funds.
Over the years, further land acquisition has enlarged the site to 30 acres. Among the 9,000 graves here are those of Martin DeLeon (1765-1833), early empresario and founder
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
2. The Evergreen Cemetery and Marker
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Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6545.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 28° 48.68′ N, 97° 0.502′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is at the intersection of North Vine Street and West Sabine Street, on the right when traveling south on North Vine Street. The marker is located on the south side of the main entrance to the 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. Victor Marion Rose (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 (within shouting 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); John J. Linn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
3. The view of the Evergreen Cemetery and Marker from the entrance to the cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
4. The Martín de León family cemetery plot
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
