Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn

(Across the Street)

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

1. This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn Marker

Inscription. Merchant, soldier, statesman, historian • Born in Ireland, October 25, 1798 • Last alcalde and first mayor of Victoria • Member of the General Council, Provisional Government of Texas, 1835 • Member of the first Congress of Texas • Died here, 1885 • There members of the "New Orleans Greys" and the Alabama "Red Rovers" were entertained while on their way to Goliad to join Colonel Fannin's ill-fated command • There the women of Victoria moulded bullets for the army

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 6102.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • Women. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1798.

Location. 28° 47.858′ N, 97° 0.466′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of South Bridge Street and West Juan Linn Street, on the right when traveling north on South Bridge Street. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the Victoria City Municipal Court building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 West Juan Street, 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: Old L.D. Heaton Home (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Lorenzo Dow Heaton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Round Top House (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Jesús Carvajal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Empresario Martín de León (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Edward Conrad (about 300 feet away); Fossati's Delicatessen (about 300 feet away); Site of Victoria's First Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Also see . . . Linn, John Joseph (1798–1885).

Most sources indicate that he brought his family to Poughkeepsie, New York, in 1800 and apprenticed his oldest son in 1816 to a merchant in New York City, where the young man eventually became a bookkeeper. John J. Linn established his own merchant business in New Orleans in 1822 and became interested in Texas during business trips to Mexico. He was attracted to De León's colony and settled in Guadalupe Victoria in 1829. Although he received land grants in both the De León and James Power settlements, Linn maintained his residence and business
Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

2. The John Joseph Linn Marker at the corner of the intersection
in Victoria. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on February 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the John Joseph Linn Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

3. The view of the John Joseph Linn Marker from across the street

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026

4. This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.