Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Victoria County
Photographed by Jim Evans, October 26, 2019
1. Victoria County Marker
In this county the first European settlement in Texas, Fort St. Louis, was built by the French explorer La Salle in 1685. Between 1722 and 1726 a Spanish presidio and the Mission of Espiritu Santo were established. Settled by colonists under Martin de Leon in 1824 who named his capital, later the county seat, Victoria. From it the county, created March 17, 1836, took its name
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 5649.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1836.
Location. 28° 47.982′ N, 97° 0.439′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of West Constitution Street and North Bridge Street, on the left when traveling east on West Constitution Street. The marker is at the old Victoria Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Victoria County, C.S.A. (here, next to this marker); 1892 Victoria County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Victor M. Rose (within shouting distance
this page online
More about this marker. This is part of the first set of historical markers erected in Texas. They were erected in celebration of the Texas Centennial in 1936.
The marker is on the top of a pink granite stone, the same type of granite used in the Texas Capitol.
Photographed by Jim Evans, October 26, 2019
2. Victoria County Marker
Photographed by Jim Evans, October 26, 2019
3. 1892 Victoria County Courthouse
The Victoria County Marker is on the right of the entry walkway in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on October 26, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
