Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of Edward Conrad
Born in Pennsylvania in 1810
Came to Texas in 1835
A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence March 2, 1836
Died in Victoria July 13, 1836 while an officer in the Army of the Republic of Texas
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 6536.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 28° 47.809′ N, 97° 0.471′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is on West Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 W Church St, 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. Home of Empresario Martín de León (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorenzo Dow Heaton House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Church, Catholic (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Victoria's First Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old L.D. Heaton Home (within shouting distance of this marker); This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); José María Jesús Carvajal (about 300 feet away); Site of Round Top House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.