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

John J. Linn

 
 
John J. Linn Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by QuesterMark, June 27, 2016
1. John J. Linn Texas Historical Marker
Inscription. One of De Leon's colonists. Merchant, alcalde, mayor. Member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. Born in Ireland June 19, 1798. Died in Victoria October 28, 1885.
R.I.P.

 
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 6101.)
 
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.
 
Location. 28° 48.663′ N, 97° 0.556′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Vine Street and West Red River Street, on the left when traveling north. This marker stands graveside 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: Don Martin de Leσn (within shouting distance of this marker); Doρa Patricia de la Garza de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Agapito De Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Felix de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Silvestre de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Fernando de Leon (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Marion Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Darwin M. Stapp (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
 
John J. Linn Marker in Evergreen Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed by QuesterMark, June 27, 2016
2. John J. Linn Marker in Evergreen Cemetery
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2016, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 27, 2026