Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James A. McFaddin Home
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. James A. McFaddin Home Marker
Built 1890 of Florida pine and cypress; typical Victorian style.
Home of James A. McFaddin (1840-1916), loyal citizen of Texas Republic and pioneer stockman. He married Margaret Virginia Coward in 1861 and served as an officer in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
Moved from Refugio to Victoria County 1876. Here he introduced barbed wire and Brahma cattle; Also founded town of Mariana (now McFaddin). His brand "M6", registered 1840, is still active.
Erected 1967 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6554.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 28° 48.129′ N, 97° 0.41′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on West Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 W Commercial St, 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: First United Methodist Church of Victoria (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Victoria (about 400 feet away); Henderson House (about 500 feet away); Robert H. and Pauline Clark House (about 600 feet away); Abraham Levi House (about 600 feet away); Home County of William Pinckney McLean (about 700 feet away); Proctor House (about 700 feet away); Victoria County Korea Fallen (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
2. James A. McFaddin Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
