Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Peter Underhay Pridham
(1812-July 3, 1853)
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2022
1. Peter Underhay Pridham Marker
Born on the Isle of Guernsey, Great Britain; moved to London at an early age. After marriage, he emigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1832. Came to Texas in 1834, and settled on the San Jacinto River. Joined the Texas volunteers and fought in Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. After death of wife, moved to Victoria in 1839; fought in Battle of Plum Creek in 1840; married Matilda Roberts in 1841; and was tax assessor over Victoria County until his death.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4122.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 28° 48.064′ N, 97° 0.11′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on East Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 E 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: Mitchell School (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Square (a few steps from this marker); Texas Soldiers and Pioneer Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria County (within shouting distance of this marker); a different
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Peter Underhay Pridham Marker
Looking southwest from the marker along N De Leon St.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Peter Underhay Pridham Marker
Marker visible here looking across Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
