Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Doρa Patricia de la Garza de Leon
(1775-1849)
| | Pioneer Colony Co-Founder and Texas Patriot | |
Inscription.
Came from Tamaulipas to Texas (then northernmost province of Mexico) about 1800, to be at the side of her husband, Don Martin de Leon, as he sought to obtain a Spanish grant to establish a civilized colony here. With her family of ten children, she was a patriot, loyal to the cause of Texas. Her home was a center of pioneer culture. Homesite was later given to St. Mary's Church.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6539.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 28° 48.658′ N, 97° 0.535′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It can be reached from the intersection of Smith Street and West Brazos Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is in the De Leon Family Plot in Evergreen Cemetery. 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: Fernando de Leon (here, next to this marker); Don Martin de Leσn (here, next to this marker); Silvestre de Leon (here, next to this marker); Felix de Leon (here, next to this marker); Agapito De Leon (here, next to this marker); Darwin M. Stapp (within shouting distance of this marker); John J. Linn (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Marion Rose (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

