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

Agapito De Leon

(1808-1836)

— Pioneer Colony Developer and Texas Patriot —

Agapito De Leon Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

1. Agapito De Leon Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martín de Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito de Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry ("Mustang") Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence. Recorded-1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6538.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 28° 48.661′ N, 97° 0.533′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It can be reached from the intersection of Smith Street and West Brazos Street when traveling north. This graveside marker stands in the De Leon family plot in Evergreen Cemetery. It's the rightmost marker in the front row. 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: Felix de Leon (here, next to this marker); Silvestre de Leon

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(here, next to this marker); Don Martin de León (here, next to this marker); Fernando de Leon (here, next to this marker); Doña Patricia de la Garza 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.

Agapito De Leon Marker, front row, far right, in the De Leon family plot, Evergreen Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, June 27, 2016

2. Agapito De Leon Marker, front row, far right, in the De Leon family plot, Evergreen Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.